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South Africa announce squad for Pakistan Test tour

Cape Town, Jan 8 (UNI) South Africa on Friday announced an extended 21-man test squad for their historic Test series in Pakistan, starting on January 26.
As many as five members of the 21-member squad could make their Test debuts in Pakistan, with seamers Ottniel Baartman and Daryn Dupavillon receiving their maiden call-ups in the format.
Batsmen Sarel Erwee and Keegan Petersen were yet to make their Proteas debuts in any format, while Kyle Verreyne has only appeared in ODIs to date. Tabraiz Shamsi's inclusion means he could make his first red-ball appearance for South Africa, since 2018.
South Africa will receive a boost as Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorious return after recovering from injuries, while the spin attack is strengthened by the inclusion of Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde.
Rabada missed both Tests against Sri Lanka due to a groin injury and his return to full fitness will provide some welcome experience to lead the attack. Pretorius too, has been cleared to play after recovering from a hamstring strain.
Quinton de Kock's side are buoyed by their recent 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka, which gave them 120 points in the ICC World Test Championship, and will be looking to continue that success on their first visit to Pakistan in 14 years, where they will play two Tests.
Convener of Selectors Victor Mpitsang was cautious about the alien nature of conditions in Pakistan to the squad, but remained confident that they possessed enough depth in key areas.
''Considering that the conditions to be faced are largely unknown to the South African team, we wanted to strengthen the attack with the skill sets that Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde have to offer, while giving players like Daryn Dupavillon and Ottneil Baartman an opportunity after making strong cases for themselves in recent seasons,'' Mr Mpitsang said in a statement from Cricket South Africa on Friday.
South Africa will play tests in Karachi and Rawalpindi, respectively. The squad will depart for Pakistan on January 15 and enter into a period of quarantine in Karachi, before beginning training and intra-squad practice matches.
Test squad: Quinton de Kock (captain), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Kagiso Rabada, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Daryn Dupavillon, Ottniel Baartman
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South Africa announce squad for Pakistan Test tour

South Africa announce squad for Pakistan Test tour

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