South Africa call on uncapped Bosch for Pakistan test series

By Reuters

South Africa have called on uncapped all-rounder and Corbin Bosch for the crucial two-test home series against Pakistan that starts in Pretoria on Dec. 26, but will offer injured Wiaan Mulder time to prove his fitness

All-rounder Mulder missed the second test win over Sri Lanka earlier this month with a fractured middle finger, having been a key part of the South Africa side hoping to seal a place in the ICC’s World Test Championship final with a win over Pakistan.

South Africa, who currently top the table, need victory in one of the two matches in the series to book a place at the Lord’s final in June next year, with the second fixture starting in Cape Town on Jan. 3.

Coach Shukri Conrad has named an expanded 16-player squad for the Pakistan games to cover for Mulder, with uncapped 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka also part