South African seamer Vernon Philander has been returned to the test squad for the first Test against Pakistan. " We are very happy with the job that Rory did against New Zealand when Vernon dropped out while Jacques provides us with a lot of experience as the cover batsman, " Cricket South Africa (CSA) selection convener Andrew Hudson said. The first Test match against Pakistan will begin at Wanderers in Johannesburg from February 1. South Africa test squad : Graeme Smith (captain), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Rory Kleinveldt, Alviro Petersen, Robin Peterson, Vernon Philander, Jacques Rudolph, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn.
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