The Proteas began preparations for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Durban Saturday with rookie batsman Zubayr Hamza hopeful of getting another chance for his country against the tourists. The 23-year-old made his debut against Pakistan last month when he made scores of 41 and nought in the final Test in Johannesburg. Hamza is by no means guaranteed to play when the series against the island nations starts on Wednesday, but says he has been doing all he could in domestic cricket to try and force the selectors to look his way.

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