CA name Australia A squad for upcoming tour of South Africa

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Some big name are set to feature in Australia A's upcoming tour of South Africa.

The squad features the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Moises Henriques and Usman Khawaja.

Khawaja will captain the four-day side, while Head will captain the one-day side.

Australia A will play two four-day matches against South Africa A in mid-July, before playing five one-day matches in a tri-series against South Africa A and India A.

"We have opted for a well-balanced squad featuring some experience blended with younger players, with an emphasis on building our depth for the future," said National Selector Trevor Hohns.

"This is a great chance for these players to experience foreign conditions against a quality international sides and really test their skills.

"With an upcoming Test Series in South Africa early next year it is also an opportunity to impress with their performances and put their names forward for consideration.”

Australia A tour of South Africa

Four-day matches

12-15 July: Australia A v South Africa A, Tukkies

19-22 July: Australia A v South Africa A, Senwes Park

One-day tri-series

26 July: Australia A v India A, Tukkies

30 July: Australia A v South Africa A, Groenkloof

1 August: Australia A v India A, Tukkies

5 August: Australia A v South Africa A, Tukkies

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