Zubayr Hamza, the 23-year-old Cape Cobras batsman, has been named as a potential new cap in the Proteas squad for the three-match Test series against Pakistan which starts at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Boxing Day.
Reeza Hendricks is probably hitting the ball better now than at any time in his career, but the batsman is not thinking about booking his spot in the Proteas World Cup squad just yet.
Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi as been ruled out for the entire home series against Pakistan after picking up a knee injury during the one-off T20I against Australia on 17 November.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says they are considering playing only four frontline bowlers in the build-up to the World Cup as they look to strengthen the batting department.
The Proteas kick-started their T20 preparations Down Under with a comfortable 41-run win against a Cricket Australia XI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has praised the way his team withstood the pressure of a must-win match to pull off a 2-1 series win against Australia in Hobart on Sunday.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated the Proteas on clinching their ODI series against Australia at Hobart on Sunday with a conclusive victory by 40 runs in the final match.
