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David Miller Medically Cleared for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
David Miller has been medically cleared to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is happening in India and Sri Lanka. The 36-year-old South African batter had been recovering from an adductor strain sustained during the SA20 league. Miller is expected to play a key role in South Africa's middle order, bringing his vast experience and finishing abilities to the team.
South Africa will kick off their campaign against Canada on February 9 in Ahmedabad, followed by matches against Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the UAE. Miller's return is a significant boost for the team, which has faced several injury setbacks, including Donovan Ferreira's shoulder fracture and Tony de Zorzi's hamstring tear.
David Miller's clearance for the T20 World Cup 2026 might be his last shot at the title, and he's likely eyeing the 2027 ODI World Cup as his swansong. The 36-year-old has been crucial in big tournaments, scoring a century in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final and taking South Africa close to the T20 World Cup final in 2024. He's determined to go all the way this time.
The South Africa squad will leave Johannesburg for Mumbai on Sunday and play a warm-up game against India on Wednesday. Their first match of the T20 World Cup is against Canada on February 9, followed by fixtures against Afghanistan (February 11 in Ahmedabad), New Zealand (February 14 in Ahmedabad), and UAE (February 18 in Delhi).
South Africa's T20 World Cup squad has taken a hit with injuries, losing Donovan Ferreira (broken shoulder) and Tony de Zorzi (hamstring tear), replaced by Stubbs and Rickelton. If Miller hadn't been cleared, Rubin Hermann would've been the likely replacement, given he's already part of the squad as cover.