PIETERMARITZBURG – The Moothee Ram Tuskers have unveiled an exciting squad for the 2026/27 domestic season, blending experienced campaigners, emerging talent and a number of strategic recruits from outside the province as the team looks to shine in Division 2.
The squad retains a strong Inland core while welcoming several players from across the country who are expected to add valuable depth and competition across all departments.
Among the notable additions are all-rounder Ludwig Kaestner, who joins from Limpopo, and promising, young bowler Liyema Waqu, who arrives from Western Province. The Tuskers have also secured the services of pace bowler Jesse Albanie from Easterns.
Fortunately for head coach Ahmed Amla, he will keep a strong core of players from previous seasons with skipper Michael Erlank, all-rounder Malcolm Nofal, wicket-keeper batsman Cameron Shekleton, top order batters Jack Lees, Kagiso Rapulana and Muhammed Bulbulia, allrounder Chad Laycock, and seamers Ziyaad Abrahams and Bamanya Xenxe all in the squad for the new season.
Local talent remains at the heart of the Tuskers setup, with young bowler Thabiso Ndlela returning to the Tuskers from Easterns where he played a handful of First-Class matches last season.
The contracted squad also features a number of High Performance squad members like Matthew Urquhart, Rowen Rajah, James Ritchie, Parth Patel, Joshua van Biljon, Ismaeel Omar, Daelen Fynn, and Jared Meiring, providing a strong blend of youth and experience for the season ahead.
CEO of Inland Cricket Jason Sathiaseelan is looking forward to seeing his squad shine when the new season arrives.
“We are extremely pleased with the squad we have assembled for the season ahead,” Sathiaseelan said. “In putting the squad together, we had to carefully consider the new regulations, including the requirement of having no more than three contracted players over the age of 29, as well as fielding three Under 25 players in the starting eleven.
“Despite these changes, we believe we have built a well-balanced and exciting squad, combining experienced campaigners with some outstanding young talent who have bright futures ahead of them. There is a real sense of energy and hunger within the group.
“Our objective is clear, we want to secure promotion back to where we believe we belong, and we are confident that this squad has the quality, depth and character to achieve that goal.”
Moothee Ram Tuskers Squad 2026/27: Michael Erlank, Malcolm Nofal, Ludwig Kaestner, Cameron Shekleton, Jack Lees, Bamanye Xenxe, Chad Laycock, Liyema Waqu, Thabiso Ndlela, Ziyaad Abrahams, Jesse Albanie, Kagiso Rapulana
High Performance Contracts: Matthew Urquhart, Rowen Rajah, Muhammed Bulbulia, James Ritchie, Parth Patel, Joshua van Biljon, Ismaeel Omar, Daelen Fynn, Jared Meiring
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