The fiery paceman, has been named in the Proteas 15-man squad for series of two Tests to be played in Sri Lanka next month.

The good news is that the South African cricket of the Year, Kagiso Rabada, has also been declared fit for the series after recovering from an injury.

The Proteas have also named three spinners in the squad, in form of Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi and the uncapped Shaun von Berg.

The other uncapped player in the squad is Heinrich Klaasen, who will provide cover for Quinton de Kock.

The first Test in Galle starts on 12 July.

Proteas Test squad - Faf du Plessis (capt), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Lungisani Ngidi, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Shaun von Berg.

Proteas tour to Sri Lanka 2018

July 4: SA arrive in Sri Lanka

July 7-8: Two-day practice match, P Sara Stadium, Colombo

July 12-16: 1st Test match, Galle

July 20-24: 2nd Test match, Colombo

July 26: One-day warm-up match

July 29: 1st ODI, Dambulla (Day match)

August 1: 2nd ODI, Dambulla (D/N)

August 5: 3rd ODI, Kandy (day match)

August 8: 4th ODI, Kandy (D/N)

August 12: 5th ODI, Colombo (D/N)

August 14: T20 International, Colombo (D/N).

Morgan Piek OFM Sport