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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South Africa vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 2: South Africa steady after half-centuries from du Plessis and Amla

Du Plessis raises his bat after bringing up his half-century

Du Plessis raises his bat after bringing up his half-century

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South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis and captain Hashim Amla both scored half-centuries to ensure that the Proteas stood firm against the West Indies on the second day of the third Test in Cape Town.

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McLaren and Parnell included in Test squad for Australia series

       

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McLaren and Parnell are likely to play a crucial role in the series

South Africa all-rounder Ryan McLaren and left-arm pace bowler Wayne Parnell have both been included in the Test squad for the upcoming three-Test series against Australia, which gets underway on February 12 in Centurion.

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