Newbies are out to prove a point

MULDER: YOUNGSTERS CAN ADD PRESSURE ON REGULARS

- Nicholas Zaal

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder said the five uncapped players in the Proteas squad for the two-Test series in Zimbabwe are eager to prove they deserve their call-up.

The Proteas play against Zimbabwe in two Tests in Bulawayo, starting on Saturday and 5 July, with several big names missing out.

Test captain Temba Bavuma is out due to the hamstring injury he picked up in the World Test Championship final victory two weeks ago, while Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been rested.

Recently-injured fast bowlers Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee and Lizaad Williams were not considered for selection. Lungi Ngidi will join the squad for the second Test.