New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Ahead of the first ODI against England, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma has said that David Miller remains in contention for ODIs in the future despite his absence from the Proteas squad for their one-day series in England.

The 36-year-old batter hasn't featured in international cricket since the Champions Trophy in March, and he also missed South Africa's white-ball tour to Australia in August while playing for the Northern Superchargers in the Hundred.

He will not participate in the ODI series. However, he will return for the three T20Is that begin on September 10.

"What I understand is that those communications were done during his contract times, in terms of him being available during this period for the Hun...