Published 16:46 IST, January 20th 2020
South Africa signal likely changes for final Test against England
Four members of South Africa's expanded squad have been added to the group for the final Test starting in Johannesburg on Friday, signalling likely changes
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Four members of South Africa's expanded squad have been added to group for final Test starting in Johannesburg on Friday, signalling likely changes in starting team.
England defeat South Africa in third test
With South Africa heading for a heavy defeat in third Test in Port Elizabeth on Monday, selectors have called up batsmen Temba Bavuma and Keegan Petersen, all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and left-arm fast bowler Beuran Hendricks for fourth Test. All four were withdrawn from four-day franchise matches which started on Monday.
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Bavuma seems certain to play in Johannesburg after scoring 180 for Lions franchise last week, with Zubayr Hamza likely batsman to make way. Hendricks is a likely replacement for Kagiso Rabada, who is controversially suspended for exuberant celebration of his dismissal of England captain Joe Root in third Test.
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With South Africa needing a win in final Test to square series after being outclassed in Port Elizabeth, Petersen and Phehlukwayo could also come into consideration.
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Im Credits: Cricket South Africa
16:46 IST, January 20th 2020