Senuran Muthusamy and Others Awarded National Contracts by Cricket South Africa

Cricket South Africa has released the list of players who have been awarded national contracts for the 2025/26 season. Among these players is Senuran Muthusamy, an all-rounder from Dafabet Warriors. Muthusamy expressed his gratitude for being included in this prestigious list and is looking forward to contributing to the national team’s successes in the upcoming season .

The contract season, lasting from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, also sees Lizaad Williams from Momentum Multiply receiving his first national contract. This marks a significant milestone in Williams’ career as he joins the ranks of directly contracted players .

Joining them is Kwena Maphaka from DP World Lions, who recently made his international debut across all formats. Maphaka’s inclusion reflects his promising performances and the potential seen by selectors .

Other notable developments in the contracted list include contract upgrades for players like Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, and Kyle Verreynne. These players have evidently impressed over the past year, earning them a spot for the new season .

Cricket South Africa has also chosen to give hybrid contracts to David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen for specific tours and ICC events. However, Heinrich Klaasen does not feature in the contracted list as discussions about his future are still ongoing .

The upcoming national team calendar is packed with high-profile tours and events. The team will be travelling to Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Pakistan, and India, and will have home series against the West Indies. Additionally, the team is set to compete in the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s, England, and the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in 2026 .

Director Enoch Nkwe highlighted several key players including Temba Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee, and Kagiso Rabada who are also part of the contracted team .

The awarding of these contracts indicates a strategic selection process and preparation by Cricket South Africa for an exciting and challenging upcoming cricket season.