Heinrich Klaasen will captain the Proteas’ T20 squad in the three-match series against Pakistan in Lahore from 11-14 February.
The strategy forms part of the measures put in place by CSA to ensure that the Test squad, captained by Quinton de Kock, can return to South Africa and satisfy the overseas travel Covid-19 quarantine protocol ahead of that team’s three-match Test series against Australia in April.
CSA director of cricket, Graeme Smith, says: “The pandemic has compelled sporting bodies to find innovative ways of ensuring tours and sporting events take place as planned.
“We are not exempt from that, and have had to do a bit of outside-of-the-box thinking to ensure that we are fully prepared for a home Test tour against Australia, while having an exciting T20 series to compete in, in Pakistan.”
The 18-man squad includes newcomers Okuhle Cele, Ryan Rickleton and Jacques Snyman.