Fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and uncapped Anrich Nortje were named in a 14-man South African squad on Sunday for the first three of five one-day internationals against Sri Lanka.
Veteran batsman Hashim Amla was not included for the start of South Africa's last series before the Cricket World Cup in England from May to July - but selection convener Linda Zondi said Amla, 35, remained a senior player.
The series starts, at the Wanderers Stadium next Sunday.
"Those players who were in the squad against Pakistan (in January) but who have been left out this time have not been dropped. We need to use the first part of this series to examine all the options that are available to us," said Zondi.
"We know, for example, what Hashim Amla has to offer us and he remains a senior member of our squad."
"Outright pace is not something that you can coach and he looks another exciting addition to our pace arsenal."
Fixtures:
March 3, Johannesburg
March 6, Centurion
March 10, Durban
March 13, Port Elizabeth
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