Charl Langeveldt believes he will return a "better bowler" after being named in South Africa's provisional 20-man squad.

The 34-year-old was one of five additional players for the ICC Champions Trophy that have been brought into the squad, which did duty at the World Twenty20 held in England last month.

The others are Hashim Amla, Makhaya Ntini, Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Vaughn van Jaarsveld, all of whom have been part of the Proteas team that has risen so rapidly in recent months.

But the biggest surprise in the list, which will be trimmed down to 15 closer to the tournament, is the inclusion of Langeveldt, who last played for the Proteas more than 16 months ago when he took to the field in a one-day match against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

"I think I'm a better bowler now than then," he told 'Cape Times'. "I've played a lot of county cricket and domestic cricket over the last two seasons, and it has helped.

"Often I toured with the national team in the past and never played much, so it was good to bowl lots of overs and hone my skills further."

Langeveldt's days in the national team had been considered over by many, especially after he signed a two-year Kolpak contract with county side Derbyshire in April last year.

After an outstanding opening season in England, he continued to shine for his domestic South African side the Cobras, who he helped claim a maiden Pro20 title last season.

He took 16 wickets at an average of 13.31 for the Cape Town side during the competition, and was named Pro20 Cricketer of the Year before he injured a shoulder following his participation in the Indian Premier League, which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.

He is now back in the fold but understands he may have to wait his turn, especially after the rise of bowlers such as Wayne Parnell, Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Yusuf Abdullah in support of Dale Steyn during his absence.

He continued: "The shoulder is fine and rehab is going well, but the guys have done really well, especially in the last couple of months.

"Wayne and Dale have really performed and it's going to be tough for me to get back in the team.

"It's going to be a huge challenge and I know I can't just expect to walk back in. I have to get back in the queue."

His return also comes after he withdrew from South Africa's Test tour of India in 2008, citing his selection ahead of Andre Nel as being on racial grounds.

He went on to reject a contract offer from Cricket South Africa, but says that is all in the past.

"I've made peace with everything," he added. "I've spoken to (coach) Mickey (Arthur). It's a nice feeling to be back in the squad.

"I'm glad the selectors haven't forgotten about me and are still keeping me in their thoughts."