South Africa call up all-rounder Pretorius for injured Steyn

Morne Morkel is leading contender to replace 33-year-old in starting team for Hobart Test

PERTH, AUSTRALIA: Uncapped all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been called into the South African Test squad for the series against Australia as cover for injured strike bowler Dale Steyn.

Steyn is set to spend at least six months on the sidelines after breaking his shoulder while bowling during the Proteas 177-run win in the first Test in Perth, which finished Monday.

Pretorius, who made his ODI debut earlier this year, will join the squad in Hobart for the second Test starting on Saturday, Cricket South Africa said on its website.

Morne Morkel is seen as the leading contender to replace Steyn in the starting team for Hobart. The third and final Test is in Adelaide.