Temba Bavuma has been included in the South Africa A side for a first-class fixture next month to prove his fitness ahead of the Proteas' Test series in India.
Proteas stand-in Test captain Aiden Markram says they will not be feeling sorry for themselves after losing the first Test match against Pakistan in Lahore.
The Proteas' 10-match winning streak in Test cricket came to an end after a 93-run defeat against Pakistan in Lahore in the first game of the two-match series.
A dramatic third day in the first Test between Pakistan and the Proteas saw 16 wickets fall, as spin ruled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Tony de Zorzi was standing firm on 81 not out but the Proteas suffered a batting collapse to hand Pakistan the advantage at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Lahore.
The Proteas struck early, but Pakistan ended Day 1 of the first Test on a commanding 313/5 in Lahore on Sunday.