South Africa were dealt a major blow after seniormost pacer Dale Steyn was ruled out for the remainder of three-match series against India after damaging a tissue on his left heel during the second day of the opening Test
Dale Steyn. Pic/Getty Images
South Africa were dealt a major blow after seniormost pacer Dale Steyn was ruled out for the remainder of three-match series against India after damaging a tissue on his left heel during the second day of the opening Test.
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Steyn left the field three balls into his 18th over as he felt a pain on his left heel. "In his delivery stride in his 18th over, Steyn landed awkwardly on his landing foot and this caused significant tissue damage in the heel area of his foot. He is unlikely to bowl in this Test again as the recovery period is between four to six weeks. It also means he could be out of the series," said South African team doctor Mohammed Moosajee.
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