Van Wyk back in the Proteas squad
The Oxigen Proteas will play two KFC T20 International matches against the Black Caps while the Castle Lager Proteas will play three Momentum ODIs.
Other features of the first squads to be named under the leadership of new selection convener, Linda Zondi, are the return of AB de Villiers from paternity leave while both JP Duminy and Morne Morkel have been given leave of absence for the ODI Series for the same reason. They will, however, both play in the T20 International Series.
Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander also return to ODI duty after missing the series in Bangladesh. Imran Tahir will play the ODI Series against New Zealand but not the T20 where a further opportunity is being given to Eddie Leie who had an outstanding debut against Bangladesh.
“We have maintained our policy of selection consistency which has paid dividends in the past,” commented Zondi. “At the same time our national squads will never be a closed shop and we will always reward players who show the right level of form. David Wiese has been knocking on the door of the ODI squad for some time and this series provides another opportunity to see what he can offer as an all-rounder. Morne van Wyk adds experience to our squads and he will also strengthen our leadership core, having been a successful franchise captain for many years now. Quinton de Kock remains an outstanding talent but we feel that the South Africa A tour of India presents the best opportunity at this stage of his career for him to rediscover his form.”
Castle Lager Proteas ODI squad: AB de Villiers (The Unlimited Titans, capt), Kyle Abbott (Sunfoil Dolphins), Hashim Amla (Nashua Cape Cobras), Farhaan Behardien (The Unlimited Titans), Faf du Plessis (The Unlimited Titans), Imran Tahir (Sunfoil Dolphins), David Miller (Sunfoil Dolphins), Aaron Phangiso (bizhub Highveld Lions), Vernon Philander (Nashua Cape Cobras), Kagiso Rabada (bizhub Highveld Lions), Rilee Rossouw (VKB Knights), Dale Steyn (Nashua Cape Cobras), Morne van Wyk (Sunfoil Dolphins), David Wiese (The Unlimited Titans)
Oxigen Proteas T20 squad: Faf du Plessis (The Unlimited Titans, capt), Kyle Abbott (Sunfoil Dolphins), Hashim Amla (Nashua Cape Cobras), Farhaan Behardien (The Unlimited Titans), AB de Villiers (The Unlimited Titans), JP Duminy (Nashua Cape Cobras), Eddie Leie (bizhub Highveld Lions), David Miller (Sunfoil Dolphins), Morne Morkel (The Unlimited Titans), Aaron Phangiso (bizhub Highveld Lions), Kagiso Rabada (bizhub Highveld Lions), Rilee Rossouw (VKB Knights), Morne van Wyk (Sunfoil Dolphins), David Wiese (The Unlimited Titans)
NZ Tour Itinerary:
14 August 2015: 1st KFC T20 International (D/N), Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban,
16 August 2015: 2nd KFC T20 International (Day), SuperSport Park, Centurion
19 August 2015: 1st Momentum ODI (D/N), SuperSport Park, Centurion
23 August 2015: 2nd Momentum ODI (Day), Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
26 August 2015: 3rd Momentum ODI (D/N), Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban
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