The Proteas are currently on tour in Sri Lanka where will play in the 3rd and final One-Day International tomorrow, and the three match T20 International series which starts on Friday.

The former Knights batter, Reeza Hendricks, says they will be on their toes until the announcement.

“There are some interesting times ahead and the next couple of days will keep the boys on their toes.

“We are definitely looking forward to see what the outcome will be and to see who has been selected and who has not.

“I don't what to look too far ahead. I'd like to think that I'll be involved and selected.

“We will just have to wait and see what happens come Thursday.”

The regular captain, Temba Bavuma, has undergone surgery on his fractured thumb can could be in doubt for selection.

The seamer, Kagiso Rabada, is nursing a sprained ankle but will undergo a late fitness test on Thursday.

The World Cup in the UAE starts on 17 October.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport