Kent’s out-of-form Zak Crawley has retained his place in the England squad for the first two Tests against South Africa while a Kent-born bowler has been recalled.
Margate-born Ollie Robinson, 28, has not played a Test since the final match of the Ashes series in January but he comes in for fellow seamer Jamie Overton.
The only other change from the 14-man squad which pulled off a remarkable win against India at Edgbaston last month is the omission of Kent skipper Sam Billings, with Ben Foakes fit to return behind the stumps.
Sussex player Robinson is set to continue his comeback for England Lions against South Africa in a four-day match at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, next week, after which his fitness will be assessed ahead of the first Test.