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The highly-rated 20-year-old represented South Africa at the Under-19 World Cup in 2006, but has opted to try and represent England when he becomes eligible in 18 months' time.

Kieswetter spoke of his desire to represent England after hitting 67 in Somerset's tour match against South Africa at Taunton on Monday.

"This game has extra meaning for me, trying to show South Africa what they have lost, what could have been but my expression is to play for England," he said.

"If anyone had told me when I played my first match for Somerset seconds two years ago, that I would be playing for them against South Africa in 2008, then I would have laughed in their face.

"For me this is a real thrill to play against people like Mark Boucher, who was a hero of mine when I was growing up back in Cape Town. To get runs against them means a lot to me.

"I played for South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup in 2006 and since then my game has improved considerably, both my wicket-keeping and batting.

"Now I will be qualified for England in another 18 months and to play Test cricket for them is my ultimate aim."