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SA retain Test squad for Zimbabwe

Same squad that did duty in Sri Lanka to take on neighbors.

South Africa have retained the same squad that did duty in Sri Lanka for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare next month.

South Africa regained their No.1 Test ranking after three months when they beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in the two-Test series that concluded on Monday.

The Proteas will play a one-off Test starting on August 9, followed by a three-match ODI series with Zimbabwe and a tri-series, also involving Australia.

“The Proteas have earned a vote of confidence,” said Cricket South Africa selection convener Andrew Hudson.

“We will be naming the ODI squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe next week and will give consideration to resting a couple of players.

“We will, however, be sending our full-strength ODI squad for the following triangular series against Zimbabwe and Australia.”

South Africa last played a Test series in Zimbabwe back in 2001.

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