De Villiers to miss Test series; Steyn rested for ODIs and T20s

De Villiers will miss the two-Test series, which begins on July 21

De Villiers will miss the two-Test series, which begins on July 21

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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman AB de Villiers’ 98-Test streak will come to an end as he will miss the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh after being granted paternity leave by Cricket South Africa due to the impending birth of his first child.

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‘Disappointed’ de Villiers determined to help Amla succeed as captain

"I accept the situation and will not let it come between me and Hashim"

“I accept the situation and will not let it come between me and Hashim”

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Even though he was “disappointed” about not being named South Africa’s new Test captain, wicketkeeper-batsman AB de Villiers has pledged his allegiance to team-mate Hashim Amla, who was bestowed with the honour of leading the Proteas’ Test team.

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