Smith returns to Proteas action for Pakistan series MyZA

Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn are set to return from injury layoffs. Photo: Getty Images

Graeme Smith returns to both the Proteas Castle Lager Test and ODI squads for the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month.

“We should have a definite picture on the status of Graeme’s recovery from surgery within the next two weeks,” commented CSA Selection Convener Andrew Hudson.

“We will obviously be monitoring Graeme’s condition very carefully and do not want to overload him too much during the early stages of his return.”

Dale Steyn also returns to the ODI squad after making a full recovery from his injury and Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell and Vernon Philander have all been recalled to that format.

“Both Imran and Wayne had good tours to Sri Lanka in the T20 series while we want to give Vernon the chance to show us what he can do.

“He and Wayne are both good lower-order all-rounders and have the ability to contribute significantly in the batting department as well.

“We have retained the 15-man Test squad that has served us so well over the past couple of years. They have impressed not just with the results but with the depth in the squad and a notable feature has been the manner in which players have put up their hands when we have had the inevitable injuries.”

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