Cape Cobras cricketer Justin Ontong will lead the SA Invitation XI to play Pakistan in the four-day tour opener in East London from January 25, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Wednesday.
"We were not able to consider players from either the Titans or the Highveld Lions as they will be playing their outstanding Sunfoil Series match over the same weekend," coach Vinnie Barnes said.
"It is nevertheless a very strong team drawn from the other four franchises, and includes five players who have represented the Proteas across the various formats."
SA Invitation XI team: Justin Ontong (captain), Kyle Abbott, Cody Chetty, Ayabulela Gqamane, Simon Harmer, Beuran Hendricks, Davy Jacobs, Wayne Parnell, Andrew Puttick, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Stiaan van Zyl, Dane Vilas.
The arrest of three Indian cricketers for has prompted new fears over betting mafias in the game.
Our backline is red and blue, with the Kings dominating the pack in our Team of the Week.
If ever there was player who used his opportunity, it is Cheetahs flyhalf Burton Francis.
