South Africa fast bowler Charl Langeveldt withdrew on Tuesday from next month's tour to India for a three-Test series after his selection had caused controversy.

Langeveldt, who is black, was included in the squad earlier this month ahead of the white Andre Nel in accordance with Cricket South Africa's (CSA) racial transformation policy.

"Charl Langeveldt called me today (Tuesday) in an emotional state saying he wanted to withdraw from the tour so he can consider his international future in the right frame of mind," CSA chief executive Gerald Majola said in a news release.