Faf du Plessis and lead pacer Dale Steyn has been recalled to lead a full-strength South Africa squad for the first Test against India beginning on January 5. The duo was not part of the four-day Test against Zimbabwe due to illness.
Fast bowling all-rounder Chris Morris also has been added to the 15 man squad. Morris has not played for South Africa since July when he suffered a back injury during the tour of England.
Quinton de Kock, who pulled a hamstring while batting on day one of the one-off Test, has been named as the sole wicketkeeper in the squad.
Squad: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn.