Three Uncapped Players in South Africa Test Squad

Johannesburg: Three uncapped players have been named in a 14-man South African Test squad announced Tuesday to face the West Indies later this month, while left-arm spinner Robin Peterson has been recalled.

Left-handed batsman Stiaan van Zyl looks set to make his Test debut in the first Test starting at Centurion on December 17, while batsman Temba Bavuma and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada may have to wait for a chance.

Van Zyl, who was part of the South African Test squad but did not play on tours of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, is likely to replace fellow left-hander JP Duminy, who will miss the first Test because of a knee injury.

Selection convener Andrew Hudson said he was pleased with the performance of the Test squad in winning series in Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Robin Peterson, 35, played the most recent of his 15 Tests against Australia in February but made way for leg-spinner Imran Tahir, who was then superseded by off-spinner, Dane Piedt, who had outstanding match figures of eight for 152 on debut against Zimbabwe in August.

But Tahir has fallen out of favour, while Piedt has not played during the current season because of a shoulder injury.

Hudson said the recoveries of Duminy and Piedt were being monitored and it was hoped Duminy would be available later in the three-match series.

The West Indian squad were due to arrive in Johannesburg on Tuesday and will begin their tour with a three-day match against a South African Invitation XI in Benoni, starting on December 10.

South African Test squad: Hashim Amla (capt), AB de Villiers (vice-capt), Alviro Petersen, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, Stiaan van Zyl, Quinton de Kock (wk), Vernon Philander, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada

In: Robin Peterson, Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada

Out: JP Duminy, Dane Piedt, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell