Player of Indian origin to lead SA under-19 team

Imraan Khan, an allrounder of Indian origin who plays for KwaZulu-Natal, will captain South Africa's under-19 team on their tour of England next month.

Imraan, who is yet to play a first-class fixture, averages 19 with the bat in four limited-overs matches for his province. His record as an offbreak bowler is equally sketchy, with only one wicket to his name.

"It's going be a tough tour, but with the solid preparations we have had I think when we get there our guys will be ready for the battle."

Imraan, currently a student of media studies at the University of South Africa, was a member of the under-19 squad during the World Cup in New Zealand last year. South Africa lost to Australia in the final, and Imraan collected 10 runs from three innings and four wickets from five matches.