Simon Harmer returns to South Africa Test squad

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The offspinner takes the place of George Linde, who is unavailable due to his impending wedding

Simon Harmer has been recalled to South Africa’s Test squad, after last playing for South Africa in India in 2015. The offspinner has found a place in the 17-member squad for the two-Test tour of New Zealand as a back-up to Keshav Maharaj, and in place of George Linde, who was unavailable for selection due to his impending wedding.
There is also a recall for seam bowler Lutho Sipamla, who missed out on the tour of the West Indies and the home series against India.

South Africa squad for New Zealand tour: Dean Elgar (capt), Temba Bavuma, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Duanne Olivier, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne

More to follow…

Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo’s South Africa correspondent

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