Temba Bavuma was bracing for spearheading South Africa in the forthcoming red-ball format series against Pakistan.
According to details surfaced on Wednesday, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) had announced the squad for the upcoming challenge against South Africa.
Prominent among those who will represent the Proteas were Ottniel Baartman, Tony de Zirzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller.
Andile Pheehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Rassie van der Dussen.
Pakistan will lock horns against South Africa in the first Test from December 26.