Morris to return from injury lay-off in Ram Slam T20

Earlier, former skipper AB de Villiers announced his return to Test cricket and he is expected to play warm-up game against Zimbabwe with an eye on India series.

The proteas received a major boost after their star all-rounder was declared fit

Morris is all set to make a return from a long injury lay-off in Titan's this week clash against Lions in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge in Johannesburg.

Preparations are in full swing as South Africa prepares to tame India when the two heavyweights meet in January for three-match Test series

He has been out of action since injuring his back during South Africa's four-match Test series against England in July.

The Proteas are slated to play a four-day Boxing Day Test match against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth before they host India in a three-match Test series, six-match ODI series and three T20Is.

The 30-year-old, who is one of the country’s highest paid players because of his lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) deal with the Delhi Daredevils.