Marques Ackerman earned his maiden South Africa Test call-up after a remarkable run of form for South Africa A and the Dolphins. The 30-year-old left-hander is the only uncapped player named in South Africa’s expanded 18-man squad for the Australia series.

Marques Ackerman is the only uncapped player included in South Africa’s expanded 18-man Test squad for the Australia series. Anrich Nortje returns to the Test setup, while Kagiso Rabada has been included despite continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Marques Ackerman's century propelled South Africa A to a thrilling victory over India A in the 2nd unofficial Test. South Africa A chased down a mammoth target of 417 runs to level the series.

Temba Bavuma is poised to make his comeback from a calf injury during the upcoming South Africa A tour of India later this month. CSA announced the South Africa A squads for the multi-format tour, which will feature two first-class matches and three one-day games.