Afghanistan recorded their first-ever victory against the Proteas after a six-wicket win in the first of three ODIs in Sharjah on Wednesday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan due to illness with Aiden Markram set to lead the team in Sharjah on Wednesday.
Lungi Ngidi is ready to lead the Proteas bowling attack and share knowledge with a relatively inexperienced side in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has welcomed the experimental side set for back-to-back white-ball series against Afghanistan and Ireland, but stressed the importance of maintaining a winning culture.
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter says he has one eye on the future when explaining the selection of all-rounder Andile Simelane for the upcoming tour to the UAE.
Lungi Ngidi has recovered from injury and been included in the Proteas' squads for the white-ball tour to the UAE where they will take on Afghanistan and Ireland.