Proteas' Rickelton Targets T20i Breakthrough Ahead of Australia Series

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton hoping to seal opening slot for T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton is hoping to make his mark with the bat in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, with a view to securing a place in the squad for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

An opportunity to claim that opening spot going into World Cup: Ryan Rickelton eyes long-term role in South Africas T20I side - The Tribune

'It's just an opportunity for me to hopefully claim that opening spot for this South African side, going into the (T20) World Cup and further on past that,' he added.

Rickelton 'won't change' approach as he looks to make T20I opening spot his own

With teenager Lhuan Dre-Pretorius set to open with him, Rickelton could be thrust into the senior role

"An opportunity to claim that opening spot going into World Cup": Ryan Rickelton eyes long-term role in South Africa's T20I side

With no Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, or Reeza Hendricks in the mix, South Africa are bracing for a fresh start at its top order in T20Is. While there's been no official word on de Kock's T20I retirement and no confirmation on the future of Hendricks or Bavuma, it's clear the team is preparing for a transition and leading that change could be Ryan Rickelton and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, as per ESPNcricinfo. Interestingly, both Rickelton and Pretorius

Rickelton Not Aiming To Change Approach In Bid To Claim South Africa T20I Opening Slot

South Africa T20I: Left-handed opener Ryan Rickelton said he will stick to his aggressive batting approach in a bid to own South Africa’s T20I opening slot ahead of next year’s World Cup, set to happen in India and Sri Lanka.