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.
“We’ve got the right players to win, we’ve just got to find a way to do that”
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South Africa have picked wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock in their World Cup squad even though he is currently recovering from a torn ligament in his ankle.
Duminy will miss the first two matches, but is expected to be fit for the third
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South Africa have picked all-rounder Jean Paul (JP) Duminy and spinner Aaron Phangiso for the upcoming Twenty20 series against the West Indies.
Peterson will be the only specialist spinner in the Test squad
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South Africa all-rounder Robin Peterson has been recalled into the Test squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.
Philander is set to make his ODI comeback after recovering from a hamstring injury
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has returned to the ODI squad after he missed the recent ODI tri-series against Zimbabwe and Australia with a hamstring injury.
Philander will miss the tri-series due to a hamstring injury
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has not been included in the national team’s squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against Zimbabwe and Australia due to a hamstring injury.
Rossouw has been in outstanding form with the bat as of late
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South Africa have included uncapped batsman Rilee Rossouw and left-arm pace bowler Mthokozisi Shezi in their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.
“The Proteas have earned a vote of confidence”
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South Africa have retained their winning team for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe, which gets underway on August 9 in Harare.
“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.
“I will be taking it as my responsibility to give all my heart to this position”
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Cricket South Africa have named Hashim Amla as their new Test captain following the retirement of Graeme Smith in March.