South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia with an ankle injury. The ODI series runs from August 19 to 24 in Cairns, a big setback for the Proteas.
Rabada’s Injury Confirmed by Scans
Rabada has been diagnosed with inflammation in his right ankle. Scans on Monday confirmed the injury, as per the ICC.
“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 in 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.
Toss Update from Cairns ODI
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss in the first ODI at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns.
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 skipper Temba Bavuma said, “We would have bowled first as well because that’s what the stats suggest. However, we now need to focus on batting 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.”
Playing XIs for 1st ODI
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.
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