David Bedingham is set to realise a childhood dream of playing Test cricket at Newlands when the Proteas take on India at the famous venue from Wednesday.
Neil Brand will lead an inexperienced Proteas squad for the two-match Test tour to New Zealand taking place in February 2024.
Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against India at Newlands after developing pelvic inflammation during the first game of the series.
Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad has expressed his satisfaction at being able to defend their unbeaten record against India on home soil, but bemoaned the nature of the current series.
Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad was effusive in his praise for the retiring Dean Elgar after the hosts demolished India in the Boxing Day Test at Centurion.
South Africa demolished world number one India by an innings and 32 runs after bowling out the visitors for 131 to secure victory in only three days.