Dale Steyn is in line to make his first one-day international appearance in two years after being named in South Africa‘s squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.

The 35-year-old paceman, who has been playing county cricket for Hampshire, has been absent from ODIs since the 5-0 whitewash of Australia in 2016 due to injuries.

Batsman Christiaan Jonker, 31, could make his ODI debut in the three-match series against Zimbabwe, which starts on September 30, but key duo Quinton de Kock and David Miller have been rested as the Proteas explore options ahead of next year’s World Cup.

“The selection of Christiaan Jonker is part of the ongoing process of our Vision 2019,” said CSA national selection panel convener Linda Zondi.

“He had an outstanding debut in the T20 format against India and we want to see whether he can convert that finishing form into the longer white-ball format as well.

“We still have ODI series after this one against Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as we get closer to finalising our likely World Cup squad.”