PROTEAS ALL-ROUNDER CHRIS MORRIS BRINGS BIG-HITTING FIREPOWER TO TEAM SOUTH AFRICA

Renowned throughout his international cricket career for his explosive lower-order hitting, lethal pace, and cool head in clutch situations, former Proteas star Chris Morris is officially joining Team South Africa on the fairways. A proven match-winner across global T20 leagues, Morris has transitioned his athletic power and precision to the golf course, playing off a formidable 3 handicap.

Known for his laid-back charisma off the field and ruthless competitive edge on it, Morris brings incredible long-game distance and athletic firepower to captain Ernie Els's host-nation squad.

His addition strengthens an already dominant South African lineup at The Links at Fancourt, where he joins fellow Proteas legends AB de Villiers, Shaun Pollock, and Vernon Philander, alongside Springbok icons Fourie du Preez, Butch James, Schalk Burger, and Victor Matfield, and Olympic swimming champion Roland Schoeman and footballer Jimmy Tau.

Team South Africa (So Far):

• Ernie Els (Captain)
• AB de Villiers
• Schalk Burger
• Shaun Pollock
• Fourie du Preez
• Butch James
• Victor Matfield
• Vernon Philander
• Roland Schoeman
• Jimmy Tau 
• Chris Morris

Team World (So Far):

• José María Olazábal (Captain)
• Ash Barty
• Brian Lara
• George Gregan
• Yuvraj Singh
• John Terry
• Dwight Yorke
• Christian Cullen
• Jimmy Anderson

Keep an eye on icons-series.com as both captains roll out their remaining roster selections in the buildup to December.

BE THERE LIVE: 

Tickets and exclusive hospitality packages for the Icons Cup South Africa at The Links at Fancourt (11–13 December 2026) are available now.

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