"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," South Africa said via a statement
Kagiso Rabada (PIc: AFP)
South Africa suffered a major setback ahead of their upcoming ODI series, with pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada ruled out due to an ankle injury. The right-arm seamer has been diagnosed with inflammation in his right ankle, with medical scans conducted on Monday confirming the extent of the issue, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Rabada will now miss the three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled to be held in Cairns from August 19 to 24. The Proteas have confirmed that the 29-year-old will remain in Australia to begin his rehabilitation process under the supervision of the team’s medical staff.
"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," South Africa said via a statement.
"He will remain in Australia and undergo rehabilitation under the supervision of the Proteas medical staff. The series gets underway with the first ODI on Tuesday, 19 August at Cazalys Stadium, starting at 14:30 local time," the statement added.
Speaking of the first ODI between Australia and South Africa, which is being played at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Tuesday, the Men in Yellow skipper, Mitchell Marsh, won the toss and elected to bowl first.
After winning the toss, 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."
South Africa captain 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."
Teams:
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
(With ANI inputs)
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
