South Africa vs Pakistan 2019: Proteas Call Back Dale Steyn, de Kock for Final Three ODIs

South Africa have called back Dale Steyn and their wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock for the final three One Day Internationals against Pakistan. Furthermore, Beuran Hendricks has also been included in the squad for the remaining three matches of the series. The trio will replace Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, and gloveman Heinrich Klaasen. Meanwhile, the five-match ODI series between the two sides is currently tied at 1-1.

Pakistan had won the first ODI by five wickets whereas South Africa bounced back to win the second ODI by five wickets. Meanwhile, South Africa’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is also recuperating from the injury.

South Africa add strength to their squad.

“We are very happy with the depth of our fast bowling resources,” commented selection convener Linda Zondi. “Particularly if you consider that Lungi Ngidi is still on the road back from injury and we also want to have a look at Anrich Nortje when he is fully recovered.

“At the same time we want to explore all the options that are available to us and Beuran will be able to offer variety to our attack.”

Meanwhile, Beuran Hendricks has played seven T20Is for South Africa in which he has taken eight wickets. He last played in the South African colors in 2017 against Bangladesh.

The southpaw seamer has impressed in the recent past with his performance in four-day matches. He also did well in the Mzansi Super League where he scalped 12 wickets in nine matches. Thus, Hendricks has been rewarded for his good work in the domestic season.

The series is tied at 1-1.

“We are well aware of what Duanne, Dane, and Heinrich have to offer. In the case of Duanne we are mindful of the amount of bowling he has done at the top level over the past month. We want to give him a break ahead of the Test Series against Sri Lanka. For the same reason we will be looking to rest Kagiso Rabada for the entire T20 International Series,” Zondi said.

The third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan will take place at the Centurion on January 25. Andile Phehlukwayo scalped four wickets and scored 68 runs in the second match.

Squad (for remaining three ODIs against Pakistan):

Faf du Plessis (c), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wk), Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Rassie van der Dussen.