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Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen has been included in the Proteas’ 17-man squad for the three-match ODI series against India.
The 21-year-old made his Test debut in Centurion last week, taking 4-55 in India’s second innings.
Wayne Parnell and Zubayr Hamza are retained from the curtailed Netherlands ODI tour in November while Dwaine Pretorius makes a welcome return to boost the all-rounder ranks.
“This is a very exciting group and the selection panel and I are eager to see what they will produce,” said CSA convenor of selectors, Victor Mpitsang.
“For many of our players, it does not get bigger than playing against this powerhouse Indian team and this will be the biggest series of their young lives so far.
“We are looking forward to seeing what they bring to the table and wish Temba (Bavuma) and Mark (Boucher) all the best for the series.”
Quinton de Kock, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket will don the glove for South Africa in the series.
Proteas ODI squad vs India
Temba Bavuma (captain, Lions), Keshav Maharaj (vice-captain, Dolphins), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper, Titans), Zubayr Hamza (Western Province), Marco Jansen (Warriors), Janneman Malan (Paarl Rocks), Sisanda Magala (Lions), Aiden Markram (Titans), David Miller (Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Wayne Parnell (Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins), Dwaine Pretorius (North West Dragons), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Lions), Kyle Verreynne (Western Province).