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Duminy cleared to play

Johannesburg - JP Duminy has been given the all-clear by the fitness team to resume his international career for the Proteas' Standard Bank ODI squad in the second MTN ODI against Zimbabwe at SuperSport Park on Tuesday.

There is the possibility that Jacques Kallis will play in this match as a specialist batsman as well although he won't be ready to fill an all-rounder's role until the weekend when the Proteas play their two-match Standard Bank International Pro20 series against England.

"JP has had a mild dose of shin splints," commented Proteas' physiotherapist Brandon Jackson. "We thought it advisable to rest him for a couple of days and he is now clear to resume full activity."

Duminy had a net session on Sunday afternoon.

"Jacques has been batting for a few days now without any problems," added Jackson, "and he bowled five light overs during the lunch break of the MTN ODI at Sahara Willowmoore Park.

"He came through that symptom free and should be ready for full activity by the weekend.

"Wayne Parnell started jogging on Sunday and also had a batting session in the nets and is still suffering some discomfort of his right ankle.

He is probably still 10 days' away from a return to full activity," concluded Jackson.

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