Quinton de Kock named temporary Test captain in South Africa

Quinton de Kock, South Africa's limited-overs captain, has been named temporary skipper of the Test side.

Faf du Plessis' decision to step down in February and the 27-year-old wicketkeeper will fill the role for the rest of the season.

South Africa host two Tests against Sri Lanka starting on 26 December.

South Africa are also set to play two Tests in Pakistan - their first tour of the country since 2007 - and three at home to Australia this season.

South Africa are expected to name a permanent captain at the end of the summer.

South Africa squad for Sri Lanka series: Quinton de Kock (capt, wk), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Beuran Hendricks, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Sarel Erwee, Anrich Nortje, Glenton Stuurman, Wiaan Mulder, Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne.