Spinner Keshav Maharaj has been included South Africa squad for the Champions Trophy, while Dale Steyn was left out as he has still not recovered from injury. Vernon Philander too could not find a place in the 15-member team announced on Wednesday.
Steyn has been picked to play in the four-day South Africa A squad that will tour England in June as he bids to regain full match fitness. The 33-year-old had suffered a broken bone in his right shoulder during the first Test against Australia in Perth in November last year.
Maharaj seems to have earned a call-up after an impressive showing during the South Africa’s recent Test series against New Zealand. The left-arm tweaker had picked up 15 wickets in three games. He has yet to play a limited-overs game for the Proteas.
AB de Villiers, who has been plagued by injuries through last season, has been picked to lead the side. All rounders, Chris Morris and Wayne Parnell are also part of the side.
South Africa squad: AB de Villiers (c), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy, David Miller, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Keshav Maharaj, Dwaine Pretorius, Farhaan Behardien, Morne Morkel.