Abbott covers Morkel absence

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Uncapped seamer Kyle Abbott has been drafted into South Africa’s squad for the third Test against Pakistan as a replacement for Morne Morkel.

Cricket South Africa today confirmed Morkel will be unavailable in Centurion due to the hamstring problem he picked up in last week’s series-clinching four-wicket win at Newlands.

Rory Kleinveldt, an unused squad member for the first two Tests, is expected to get the not ahead of Abbott.

CSA selection convenor Andrew Hudson said: "Kyle swings the ball nicely and is another player who has earned a call-up through outstanding form at franchise level. He has done extremely well in the Sunfoil Series (South Africa’s domestic first-class competition) this season."