South Africa name uncapped De Bruyn for Sri Lanka tests

South African cricketer AB de Villiers leaves the pitch after losing his wicket for 85 runs during the first day of the second Test match between India and South Africa at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on November 14, 2015. AFP PHOTO/

South Africa have named uncapped batsman Theunis de Bruyn in their injury-hit squad for the three-match home test series against Sri Lanka that starts on December 26.

The 24-year-old explosive right-hander has been included after Rilee Rossouw was ruled out with a foot injury, adding to the absences of former captain AB de Villiers (pictured, elbow), and fast bowlers Dale Steyn (shoulder) and Morne Morkel (back).