CAPE TOWN: A fit-again Faf du Plessis will go back to lead a full-strength South Africa squad, also comprising lead pacer Dale Steyn, for the primary Test in opposition to India starting on January five.
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Du Plessis and Steyn may now not be part of the four-day Test in opposition to Zimbabwe because of illness.
Ab de Villiers, who performed his first Test in almost two years, had led South Africa to a relaxed win in opposition to Zimbabwe in Du Plessis' absence.
Fast bowling all-rounder Chris Morris too has been added to the 15-man squad, becoming a member of the likes of Steyn, Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander and Andile Phehlukwayo in a powerful tempo assault.
Morris has now not performed for South Africa since July when he suffered a again harm all through the tour of England.
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There is stiff pageant in the tempo division and it continues to be noticed who might be picked in the eleven along probable starters Rabada and Philander.
Steyn, who is returning to motion after a shoulder surgical operation that saved him out of the workforce for more than a year, has a great opportunity to play.
Morkel has larger the selectors' headache by way of taking a five-wicket haul in opposition to in his comeback sport in opposition to Zimbabwe.
Quinton de Kock, who pulled a hamstring whilst batting on day probably the most one-off Test, has been named as the only wicketkeeper in the squad. De Villiers had saved wickets in his absence.
The lone specialist spinner in the squad is left-armer Keshav Maharaj, who took a fifer in the second one innings in opposition to Zimbabwe.
Theunis de Bruyn, picked as a reserve batsman in opposition to Zimbabwe, retained his spot for the series-opener.
De Villiers' welcome go back to the five-day format has reinforced the batting. He had a tight trip in opposition to Zimbabwe, scoring a 65-ball 53.
India, who've never received a Test series in South Africa, arrived right here last evening after an extended flight from Mumbai.
The last two video games of the three-match Test series might be performed in Centurion (January 13-17) and Johannesburg (January 24-28).
Squad: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn.
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Du Plessis and Steyn may now not be part of the four-day Test in opposition to Zimbabwe because of illness.
Ab de Villiers, who performed his first Test in almost two years, had led South Africa to a relaxed win in opposition to Zimbabwe in Du Plessis' absence.
Fast bowling all-rounder Chris Morris too has been added to the 15-man squad, becoming a member of the likes of Steyn, Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander and Andile Phehlukwayo in a powerful tempo assault.
Morris has now not performed for South Africa since July when he suffered a again harm all through the tour of England.
ALSO READ: I believe 2018 goes to be my year, says Rahane
There is stiff pageant in the tempo division and it continues to be noticed who might be picked in the eleven along probable starters Rabada and Philander.
Steyn, who is returning to motion after a shoulder surgical operation that saved him out of the workforce for more than a year, has a great opportunity to play.
Morkel has larger the selectors' headache by way of taking a five-wicket haul in opposition to in his comeback sport in opposition to Zimbabwe.
Quinton de Kock, who pulled a hamstring whilst batting on day probably the most one-off Test, has been named as the only wicketkeeper in the squad. De Villiers had saved wickets in his absence.
The lone specialist spinner in the squad is left-armer Keshav Maharaj, who took a fifer in the second one innings in opposition to Zimbabwe.
Theunis de Bruyn, picked as a reserve batsman in opposition to Zimbabwe, retained his spot for the series-opener.
De Villiers' welcome go back to the five-day format has reinforced the batting. He had a tight trip in opposition to Zimbabwe, scoring a 65-ball 53.
India, who've never received a Test series in South Africa, arrived right here last evening after an extended flight from Mumbai.
The last two video games of the three-match Test series might be performed in Centurion (January 13-17) and Johannesburg (January 24-28).
Squad: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn.
Fit-again Du Plessis, Steyn named in South Africa's full strength squad
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