East London: Veteran opener Gary Kirsten was on Saturday recalled for South Africa's last two One-day Internationals against Pakistan, in Paarl on Monday and Cape Town on Wednesday.

Kirsten (35), has not played in a One-day International since he was dropped after a tournament in Morocco in August. His recall followed disappointing performances by the South African top order recently. It gives Kirsten a good chance of winning a place in the side for the upcoming World Cup.

The matches on Monday and Wednesday are South Africa's last two One-day games before the World Cup squad is named by December 31.

South Africa: Shaun Pollock (captain), Graeme Smith, Herschelle Gibbs, Gary Kirsten, Boeta Dippenaar, Jacques Kallis, Jonty Rhodes, Mark Boucher, Lance Klusener, Andrew Hall, Robin Peterson, Allan Donald, Makhaya Ntini and Monde Zondeki.

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