Markram to make his debut in Bangladesh Test Series, says CSA
The 22-year-old Multiply Titans opening batsman was a member of the Test squad during the England tour without playing a match and has also captained the South Africa A four-day squad.
The other uncapped player in the squad is all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo. Phehlukwayo was also part of the tour group to England.
An extra all-rounder, Wayne Parnell, has been recalled to the 13-man squad with Vernon Philander, Chris Morris and Dale Steyn all ruled out through injury.
Wiaan Mulder has been invited to join the squad as cover for Parnell who will have to undergo a fitness test next week. In the event of Parnell coming through successfully Mulder will be returned to the bizhub Highveld Lions for their Sunfoil Series match starting next Thursday.
The Test squad has been named for the first match only.
“Aiden has been knocking on the door for some time now,” commented CSA National Selection Panel Convener Linda Zondi. “He gained valuable insight into the Proteas team culture during the tour of England and he has shown maturity beyond his years, having captained South Africa to victory in the under-19 World Cup and as captain of the South Africa A four-day side.
“The inclusion of Andile and Wayne provides the necessary all-rounders to give options as concerns the balance of the starting XI.
“The selection of some younger players is part of the process to build for the future and at the same time maintain our hard core of experience,” concluded Zondi.
Standard Bank Test squad: Faf du Plessis (Multiply Titans, capt), Hashim Amla (WSB Cape Cobras), Temba Bavuma (WSB Cape Cobras), Theunis de Bruyn (VKB Knights), Quinton de Kock (Multiply Titans), Dean Elgar (Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Multiply Titans), Morne Morkel (Multiply Titans), Duanne Olivier (VKB Knights), Wayne Parnell (WSB Cape Cobras), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (bizhub Highveld Lions).
Image: Cricket South Africa website
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