South Africa and New Zealand have made changes to their squads for the upcoming T20 World Cup starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. South Africa dropped Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira due to injuries, replacing them with Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. New Zealand suffered a major setback as key pacer Adam Milne was ruled out with a torn left hamstring, sustained during the SA20 league. Kyle Jamieson has been named as his replacement.

Rickelton’s inclusion follows his outstanding form in the SA20 tournament, where he scored consecutive centuries for MI Cape Town and against Joburg Super Kings. New Zealand coach Rob Walter expressed sympathy for Milne, noting his hard work and strong performances before the injury.

South Africa, placed in Group D, will begin their campaign on February 9 against Canada in Ahmedabad, while New Zealand will face Afghanistan on February 8 in their opening match.