The fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the ODI series against Australia due to ankle inflammation on the morning of the first ODI.
Rabada, who underwent a scan on Monday, confirmed the extent of his ankle injury and will remain in Australia and undergo rehabilitation under the supervision of South Africa’s medical staff.
Kwena Maphaka who was the highest wicket taker in the T20I series of the South Africa tour of Australia has been added to South Africa squad.
South Africa has also missed the services of Marco Jansen whoc continues to recover from surgery on his left thumb.
The current pace options available to the touring side include Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger and Maphaka, with seam bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch in the squad.
🚨Squad Update 🚨
Proteas Men’s fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to inflammation of his right ankle.
The 30-year-old underwent a scan on Monday, which confirmed the extent of the injury. He… pic.twitter.com/8SYrKWMgHz
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The spin departement comprises Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy and Prenelan Subrayen.
Australia will aim to carry momentum into the ODI squad, after a 2-1 victory in the T20I series of the home tour. Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Speaking at the toss, Mitchell Marsh said, “We will be bowling first. The wicket looks dry and spin did play a part in the last T20I. No real expectations, just execute and enjoy playing and winning for Australia. No real surprises for us – Marnus and Carey is back in the XI.”
Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma said, “We would have bowled first as well, that’s what the stats say, but we’ll need to bat well first. We’ve got Brevis and Subrayen in today, quite excited at seeing what they can do. We’ll want to play according to the conditions and want the guys to enjoy playing.”
Australia Playing 11: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
