SA announce squad for Tests versus India

South Africa have made no changes to their Test squad for the two-match series against India starting December 18,retaining the 15 who drew the away series against Pakistan in October.

Graeme Smith,who was released from the ODI squad to prepare for the Tests,will lead the side in the series starting December 18 in Johannesburg. The second Test will be played in Durban,from December 26.

We were very happy with the performance of the Proteas in the second Test match at Dubai, Andrew Hudson,the selection convener,said. We see no need to change something that is operating well.

Squad: G Smith capt,H Amla,AB de Villiers wk,JP Duminy,F du Plessis,D Elgar,I Tahir,J Kallis,R Kleinveldt,M Morkel,A Petersen,R Peterson,V Philander,D Steyn,T Tsolekile wk.