Kwena Maphaka and Jason Smith have received their maiden international call-ups after being included in the Proteas squad for the three-match T20 series in West Indies.
Proteas opener Tony de Zorzi believes a maiden Test hundred is not far off after coming close to reaching the landmark against the West Indies in Trinidad.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the batting unit was the big positive to take from the rain-interrupted draw against the West Indies in the first Test in Trinidad.
The Proteas were denied a chance to claim victory in the first Test against the West Indies due to inclement weather as the match ended in a draw.
The Proteas wrapped up the West Indies innings and went to work with the bat on another weather-affected day in the opening Test in Trinidad.
Keshav Maharaj bowled a marathon spell of 28 overs and took three wickets to help the Proteas restrict the West Indies to 145-4 at stumps on day three of the first Test.