De Villiers to lead South Africa T20 side in England

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

Cricket South Africa has now decided to make a few changes for the three-match T20 International series against England. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa bowed out of Champions Trophy following a crashing defeat to India on Sunday. (Photo: AP)