Boje could lead South Africa

Nicky Boje set to be the 31st captain for South Africa © Getty Images

Nicky Boje could lead the South African one-day side against Zimbabwe, in a bid to provide much-needed rest to Graeme Smith before the start of the Test series. According to the Haroon Lorgat, acting convener of the national selectors, Smith along with Jacques Kallis will benefit from the rest period.

Lorgat said to news24 website that Smith was still experiencing foot problems which he suffered in India on their last tour, when a taxi driver drove over it. Smith would be receiving treatment before the start of the two Tests.

South Africa play Zimbabwe in three one-day internationals beginning on February 25 at Johannesburg. South Africa are set to leave for the West Indies on March 23 for a tour of nearly two months.

Boje, 31, said that it would be an honour to captain the national side and he had discussed matters regularly with Smith and would also seek advice from Shaun Pollock, the former captain. If given a chance, Boje would become the 31st captain to lead the side.

Apart from this, South Africa has named a full-strength squad to take on the Zimbabweans.

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