South Africa has announced the15-member squad for the three-match ODI series and one T20I against Australia next month. While Farhan Behardien and Pretorius have received a call-up to team, star all-rounder Chris Morris too will be seen playing for his side, making a comeback from the injury he sustained during the IPL .
Amidst the return of three players, the South Africa Cricket team faced another major setback as opener Hashim Alma, all-rounder JP Duminy have been ruled out of the team due to an injury. According to Cricket South Africa, Duminy will undergo surgery due to the injury he suffered on his right shoulder.
"We have also lost a lot of experience in our specialist batting order through the injuries to Hashim Amla and JP Duminy, and Farhaan gives us another experienced option in the top order." CSA national selection panel convener Linda Zondi said.
The injury not only cost him the Australian tour, but Duminy has also been ruled out from the MCJ Super League. JP Duminy was meant to play for the Cape Town Blitz's team in the much popular T20 League.
The South African team will tour Australia for a T20 and three ODIs next month.
Squad: Faf du Plessis (capt), Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Chris Morris, Lungisani Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn.