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.
Harmer finished with figures of 4-82 off 24 overs
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South Africa were set a target of 124 to win after the West Indies’ middle and lower order collapsed on the fourth day of the third Test in Cape Town.
De Villiers celebrates after scoring his 21st Test century
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The West Indies lost two quick wickets following South Africa batsman AB de Villiers’ century on the third day of the third Test in Cape Town.
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.
Harmer dismissed Smith, Johnson and Chanderpaul
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South Africa debutant Simon Harmer excelled with the ball on the first day of the third Test in Cape Town as he dismissed three West Indian batsmen.
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.
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“He has all the attributes and qualifies as the next player eligible to be awarded a contract”
South Africa batsman Dean Elgar has replaced Graeme Smith on Cricket South Africa’s central contracts list after the Test captain announced his retirement.
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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.