South Africa leave out Steyn, include Morkel and 4 all rounders for Champions Trophy

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at :

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South Africa are currently the No. 1 ranked ODI side and they will go into the Champions Trophy as one of the main contenders. (Photo: AFP)

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Uncapped spinner Keshav Maharaj has earned an ODI call-up after his impressive show in Test matches. The Indian origin left-arm spinner is expected to play a supporting role to Imran Tahir. (Photo: AFP)

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Notably, South Africa have included four bowling all-rounders in Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo and Dwaine Pretorius. Morris has been in tremendous form in the IPL, representing Delhi Daredevils while Parnell and Phehlukwayo have been regular members of the South African limited overs set up. (Photo: AFP)

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Fast bowler More Morkel has been recalled in to the squad to add some experience to the side. He has not played an ODI since June 2016, but made an impressive return in a Test match against New Zealand by taking 11 wickets. (Photo: BCCI)

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Dale Styen and Vernon Philander have not been included in the squad mainly due to fitness issues. They will continue their rehabilitation program with South Africa A team.

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In the absence of Steyn and Philander, Kagiso Rabada will share the new ball with Morne Morkel.(Photo: AFP)

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JP Duminy, David Miller and Farhaan Behardien will play important roles in the middle order in a strong South Africa batting order. (Photo: AFP)

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Quinton de Kock has recovered from his thumb injury that ruled him out of IPL and will take the gloves. (Photo: AFP)

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Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis are the mainstays in the top order along with De Villiers and De Kock. (Photo: AP/AFP)

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AB de Villiers has been announced as captain despite injury concerns during IPL. He is fully fit and raring to go according to Cricket South Africa. (Photo: AP)

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