WEDNESDAY, 11.45AM:
THE South African cricket selectors have included one uncapped player in the squad for the tour of Australia. Boland’s Roger Telemachus was included and Herschelle Gibbs has been re-called.
Out go Fanie de Villiers and Andrew Hudson. De Villiers, who had a good tour in Pakistan, was once again overlooked.
Convenor of selection Peter Pollock said they left De Viliiers out because there was no room for him in the team. “In saying that I want to emphasise that he hasn’t been forgotten . He is out there looking in and it is comforting to know we have a man of his calibre to step into the breach if needed,” explained Pollock.
He said they have also decided to keep Pual Adams. “Paul is a priceless asset. He beats the bat and is not a stock bowler, but more a match-winner,” he added.
THE SQUAD:
Gary Kirsten (vice-captain), Adam Bacher, Herschelle Gibbs, Daryll Cullinan, Jacques Kallis, Hansie Cronje (captain), Brian McMillan, Jonty Rhodes, Shaun Pollock, Lance Klusener, Dave Richardson, Pat Symcox, Paul Adams, Allan Donald, Roger Telemachus, Mark Boucher. Manager: Alan Jordaan. Assistant manager: Goolam Rajah.