De Villiers to lead South Africa T20 side in England

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at :

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SA squad: AB de Villiers (capt), Farhaan Behardien, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, David Miller, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Wayne Parnell, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Tabraiz Shamsi, JJ Smuts. (Photo: AP)

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On the other hand, youngsters like Reeza Hendricks, Mangaliso Mohsele, JJ Smuts have included in the T20 squad.

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AB de Villiers will captain South Africa in the England series scheduled to be played immediately after the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. (Photo: CSA)

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Taking a cue from rivals England Cricket South Africa (CSA) also included a number of young players to give them an opportunity to show their mettle in the series. (Photo: AP)

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De Villiers, who quit as Proteas Test captain last year, will lead the T20 side in the absence of regular captain Faf du Plessis, who has a niggling shoulder injury and has returned home to be with his wife Imari for the birth of their first baby. (Photo: AP)

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Apart from Du Pleiss, senior players Hashim Amla, JP Duminy have also been rested.

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Quinton de Kock and Kagison Rabada, who have been the pillars of South African cricket off late have given a much needed breather.

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CSA National Selection Panel convener, Linda Zondi thanked acting captain Farhaan Behardien for leading the side to victory against visitors Sri Lanka before the English tour. (Photo: AFP)

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