With spearheads Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood being rested from the tour, emerging quicks Chris Tremain, Joe Mennie and Daniel Worrall are set to make their ODI debuts in a new-look Australian bowling attack.
Mennie and Worrall were driving forces in South Australia's run to the final in last year's Matador One-Day Cup, while Tremain claimed 36 wickets in the Sheffield Shield for Victoria.
Rod Marsh, Australian chief selector, said the trio were deserving of their opportunities. "Chris, Joe and Daniel all had terrific summers last year and have also impressed us during the recent Australia A series with consistent performances," he said on Monday (September 5).
"They are young players with a bright future who thoroughly deserve their selection and we look forward to seeing them work with John Hastings and Scott Boland, who have both performed well for Australia since returning from injury."
After being controversially sent home to rest after the second ODI against Sri Lanka, Australian captain Steve Smith returns to lead the team while all rounder Mitchell Marsh has also been named following a period of recuperation since the Test series.
Australia's tour of South Africa starts on September 27 against Ireland before the five ODIs against the hosts.
Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (C), David Warner (VC), George Bailey, Scott Boland, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, John Hastings, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Joe Mennie, Chris Tremain, Matthew Wade, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa.
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