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    Home / News / Sports News / Proteas call up Olivier and Morris to fill Rabada-shaped void
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    Proteas call up Olivier and Morris to fill Rabada-shaped void

    Proteas call up Olivier and Morris to fill Rabada-shaped void

    By Rodney Dsouza
    Mar 18, 2018
    06:53 pm

    What's the story

    Kagiso Rabada's suspension has put South Africa in deep trouble, forcing the Proteas to call for reinforcements for the third Test against Australia.

    Seamer Duanne Olivier and all-rounder Chris Morris have been added in the squad.

    However, veteran pacer Dale Steyn's return looks unlikely, as the speedster is yet to recover from his injury.

    Plethora of talent

    South Africa have plenty of options to replace Rabada

    South Africa can replace Rabada with Olivier, Morris, uncapped Wiaan Mulder or Morne Morkel.

    The Newlands pitch is going to make a huge difference in selecting which of these bowlers would be best suited for the conditions on offer.

    Considering Oliver and Morris haven't played international cricket in a while, Morkel should get the nod.

    Slight ray of hope

    Rabada's appeal to be heard on Monday

    The top-ranked Test bowler's absence would definitely be a huge miss for the Proteas.

    However, he could still play the 3rd Test, if he succeeds in his appeal against ICC's decision to award him 3 demerit points.

    Rabada's appeal will be heard on Monday and should he succeed, he will be free to compete in the next two Tests.

    Data

    South Africa's squad for third Test against Australia

    Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Wiaan Mulder, Lungisani Ngidi, Duanne Olivier, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada.

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