Spin rivals Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj were both included today in South Africa's squad for a five-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting next month.
But there was no place for fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander, although selection convener Linda Zondi said both could be contenders for a place in South Africa's squad for the Cricket World Cup in England next year.
"We are looking to broaden our talent pool," said Zondi.
"Conditions in England are likely to be very different from those in Sri Lanka. We will be trying a lot of combinations before the World Cup."
Imran Tahir, South Africa's leading one-day spinner, was not included for the Sri Lanka series but Zondi said this was because the selectors wanted to see left-arm wrist spinner Shamsi and orthodox left-armer Maharaj in action "so that we can get a clearer picture as to who our second-best spinner is."
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