Even as questions over his captaincy continue to pop up, AB de Villiers will lead South Africa’s T20 squad in three matches against England in the absence of Faf du Plessis, who will return home for the birth of his first child. De Villiers will then leave the UK, with du Plessis taking over for the Tests that begin in early July.
South Africa are resting a quartet of experienced players, including du Plessis, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy and Quinton de Kock, for the T20s, with Dwaine Pretorius the only new cap.
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Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo’s South Africa correspondent
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