Proteas include Botha

Johan Botha will be available for the World Twenty20 if the International Cricket Council clears his spin bowling action in Australia

South Africa have named Johan Botha in their squad for next month’s World Twenty20, despite the off-spinner facing an International Cricket Council investigation into his bowling action.

The South Africa vice-captain is currently undergoing tests in Perth after he was reported for an illegal action during the fourth one-day international against Australia last month.

Until the findings of those tests are known Botha is eligible to play for his country.

The South Africa selectors have also included paceman Yusuf Abdulla who keeps his place in the squad after an impressive debut against Australia and his outstanding start to the Indian Premier League season with the Kings XI Punjab.

The 26-year-old is currently the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets in seven matches.

Abdulla joins a strong South Africa squad who will go in search of their first major trophy when the tournament begins in England on June 5.

“Our cricket is entering an exciting period,” said Cricket South Africa (CSA) convenor of selectors Mike Procter.

“We are top of the ODI rankings but have never won a major trophy and this presents the opportunity to do so in a limited overs format.

“The players are all in good form and it is particularly pleasing to have so many quality all-rounders at our disposal. As always there are a couple of unlucky players and that emphasises the excellent competition we have for places.

“Form in the Standard Bank Pro20 domestic competition was a key factor in our selection process and it was encouraging to note how high the standard of our domestic cricket is at the moment.”

Coach Mickey Arthur added: “I am delighted with the squad the selectors have given me.

“It is a team with plenty of options, great depth to the batting and plenty of bowling options. It is also an outstanding fielding unit.”

The team, to be led by Graeme Smith, will assemble for a training camp at the end of May, before departing for the two-week long competition in England.

Squad: Graeme Smith (captain), Johan Botha, Yusuf Abdulla, Mark Boucher, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel, Justin Ontong, Wayne Parnell, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Roelof van der Merwe.