More Proteas rookies named

Despite relying on a second-string squad for their opening match, head coach Rob Walter is confident the Proteas can get off to a good start in the Tri-Nation series against Pakistan and New Zealand next week.

- Wesley Botton

While the series will be the last opportunity for the national ODI squad to prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament, they will only be near full strength later next week, with multiple first-choice players still missing due to SA20 commitments.

For their opening match of the series, to be played against New Zealand in Lahore on Monday, Walter named six uncapped players in the 12-man squad announced yesterday.