Temba Bavuma is on his way back to rejoin the Proteas as the rest of the squad got some valuable time in the middle before their World Cup warm-up game against New Zealand was called off due to rain.
Make no mistake, the ODI Cricket World Cup remains cricket's most prestigious title despite the 50-over format losing some popularity in recent years.
Proteas head coach Rob Walter has explained why Sisanda Magala was replaced in the World Cup squad despite the fast bowler playing in a domestic match recently.
South African ODI skipper Temba Bavuma has gone home to attend to personal issues and is not participating in the Cricket World Cup warm-up fixtures in India.
Cricket South Africa's director of cricket, Enoch Nkwe, says the trial run of simplifying the Proteas' selection procedure has gone well so far.
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas will miss Anrich Nortje's experience and leadership at the World Cup in India but has backed Gerald Coetzee to step up.