Ngidi back, Amla out of one-day squad

Fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and uncapped Anrich Nortje were named in a 14-man South African squad on Sunday for the first three of five one-day internationals against Sri Lanka.

Veteran batsman Hashim Amla was not included for the start of South Africa's last series before the Cricket World Cup in England from May to July - but selection convener Linda Zondi said Amla, 35, remained a senior player.

The series starts, at the Wanderers Stadium next Sunday.

"Those players who were in the squad against Pakistan (in January) but who have been left out this time have not been dropped. We need to use the first part of this series to examine all the options that are available to us," said Zondi.

"We know, for example, what Hashim Amla has to offer us and he remains a senior member of our squad."

Also omitted is JP Duminy, who has not played since October because of a shoulder injury. Zondi said he hoped that Duminy, regarded as a key to South Africa's World Cup hopes because of his batting, ...