Amla gets ODI call-up
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00
Cricket South Africa has named a 15-man squad for the T20
International against England as well as the five-match One-Day
International series.
"The squad is made up of the players who have done so well for us
over the past year and we have every confidence that they will regain
the number one ranking on the Reliance Mobile ODI standings from
Australia," commented convener of selectors Joubert Strydom.
"The only player who is no longer part of the mix is Charl
Langeveldt who is no longer available.
"We have included Hashim Amla as the 15th player in the squad
because of the heavy workload that Graeme Smith has had to carry and
the injuries he has suffered recently. Hashim played in our most recent
ODI series against Bangladesh and he will provide the cover in the
opening batting area.
"Including the warm-up matches there are nine matches to be played
in the limited overs section of the tour and the selection of an
additional player is more than justified."
South Africa limited overs squad: Graeme Smith (Nashua Cape Cobras,
captain), Hashim Amla (Nashua Dolphins), Johan Botha (Chevrolet
Warriors), Mark Boucher (Chevrolet Warriors), AB de Villiers (Nashua
Titans), JP Duminy (Nashua Cape Cobras), Herschelle Gibbs (Nashua Cape
Cobras), Jacques Kallis (Chevrolet Warriors), Albie Morkel (Nashua
Titans), Morne Morkel (Nashua Titans), Andre Nel (bizhub Highveld
Lions), Makhaya Ntini (Chevrolet Warriors), Justin Ontong (Nashua Cape
Cobras), Vernon Philander (Nashua Cape Cobras), Dale Steyn (Nashua
Titans)