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Proteas Veterans Over-50s revised squad announcement

Press Release


The Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa (VCASA) is proud to announce the revised

16-man squad which will represent South Africa at the fourth International Masters Cricket

Over-50s World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 09 – 23 February 2025.


The team will be captained by Mario Solomons from Western Province and managed by Hennie Fourie from Boland.


1. Mario Solomons (Captain) WP

2. Craig Lyons (Vice-Captain) Lions

3. Deon Kruis EP

4. Tyron Henderson Border

5. Russell Krug Border

6. Andrew Emslie Border

7. Russell Bennett Border

8. Yahya Jiwa Titans

9. Con Purchase Titans

10. Wayne Tharratt WP

11. Goolam Taliep WP

12. Munier Holiday WP

13. Dave Bakker Boland

14. Wiaan Smit Boland

15. Riaan Van de Rheede Boland

16. Andre Steyn Eastern Storm

Hennie Fourie (Manager) Boland


The South African team has been drawn in a strong pool with the West Indies, Australia,

Wales, India, Pakistan and Canada. All 56 matches will be live streamed.


The Cup Final will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday 23 February 2025.

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