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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Centurion, Dec 25 <\/strong>&nbsp;South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Tuesday confirmed that right-handed batsman Rassie van der Dussen will make his Test debut in their opening Test of the four-match series against England, starting here at the SuperSport Park on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Proteas skipper said that Van der Dussen will bat at No. 5 behind Zubayr Hamza at three and himself at four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Addressing mediapersons on the eve of the first Test, du Plessis also hinted that all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius could make his debut, batting at No 7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>While the 30-year-old Van der Dussen has played 18 ODIs and nine T20Is for South Africa, Pretorius has featured in 22 ODIs and six T20Is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Commenting on Van der Dussen, the skipper said: &quot;He was a mature cricketer when he started for us in ODIs and is someone who knows his game very well.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;He came into international cricket looking very comfortable and over the last season and a half has been very fruitful and scored a lot of runs in white ball cricket,&quot; added du Plessis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, du Plessis said the only uncertainty in his team is with regard to the composition of the bowling attack and a call will be taken in the morning of the contest after his side has a look at the wicket<\/p>\r\n",
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