Young quick bowler Marchant de Lange has been named in South Africa's squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting at Centurion on Thursday December 15.
The 21-year-old, who only made his first-class debut last year, is unlikely to play because he is recovering from a dislocated thumb. However, his rapid elevation into the full squad shows how highly he is rated by the South African selectors.
De Lange's 5-67 against the touring Australians, for South Africa ‘A', pushed the right-armer's claims following some promising displays at domestic level with Titans.
Opening batsman Alviro Petersen has been recalled to the squad after South Africa's 1-1 draw in their recent home series with Australia.
Meanwhile, quick bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe, batsman JP Duminy and left-arm-spinner Paul Harris miss out.
Next week's Test is the first of three against the Sri Lankans, who begin their tour on Friday with the first of a three-day match against the South Africa Invitation XI.
Squad: Graeme Smith (capt), AB de Villiers (vice-capt), Hashim Amla, Mark Boucher(wk), Marchant de Lange, Imran Tahir, Jacques Kallis, Morne Morkel, Alviro Petersen, Vernon Philander, Ashwell Prince, Jacques Rudolph, Dale Steyn.
From: http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net
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