David Bedingham is named on South Africa’s Central Contracts list for 2026/27.
The Proteas Men’s squad features 18 contracted players alongside one hybrid contract. The upcoming season is a pivotal one for the men’s team as they look to continue their ICC World Test Championship title defence, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be held on home soil.
The headline additions to the men’s contract list include maiden national contracts for seam bowler Ottneil Baartman and all-rounder Corbin Bosch. They are joined by promising batters Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis, who also secure their first full national contracts. Additionally, veteran spinner Simon Harmer has been awarded a hybrid contract for the season.
Structurally, this season also marks the introduction of “Players of National Interest” (PONIs). This newly formed group consists of Division 1 Men’s players who have been identified as part of the national succession pipeline, ensuring depth across all formats for upcoming international and South Africa A tours.
CSA has confirmed that previously contracted players who missed out on the core squads remain available for selection in both men’s and women’s bilateral cricket and upcoming ICC events.
The new contracts will run from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The men’s calendar during this period is packed with bilateral home tours against Australia, Bangladesh, and England, as well as an away series in Sri Lanka.
Proteas Men’s Contracted Squad 2026/27:
Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
Hybrid Contract 2026/27:
Simon Harmer