South Africa delivered a surprise as they named a squad comprising of a maximum of uncapped players for the series against New Zealand in February 2024. The young Proteas side led by uncapped Neil Brand will take on the Kiwis in a two-match Test series commencing on February 3. Notably, most seniors have been left out of the squad owing to the SA20 league, which will be clashing with the series.
SA vs NZ: Uncapped star set to lead young Proteas side
The 27-year-old Brand has played 51 first-class matches, scoring 2906 runs at an average of 39.27 and has 72 wickets with his slow left-arm orthodox spin.
The changes come owing to a clash with the SA20, the T20 franchise tournament conducted by South Africa in January, where most of the contracted Test players will play.
There are six uncapped players in the squad with Duanne Olivier, capped 15 times in Tests, the most experienced.
South Africa Test squad: Neil Brand (captain), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, and Khaya Zondo.
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