South Africa names Keshav Maharaj’s replacement for remaining ODI series against Pakistan

In a recent update from the Proteas men’s cricket team, left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been sidelined for the remainder of the One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan. Maharaj suffered a left adductor strain, as confirmed by medical tests, and will return to his hometown of Durban to begin his rehabilitation process.

Keshav Maharaj to return home for rehabilitation

The injury means Maharaj will miss the upcoming matches and his condition will be re-evaluated before the start of the Test series against Pakistan. In his place for the last two ODIs is the talented left-arm spinner. Björn Fortuin.

“Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out for the remainder of the One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan after scans revealed a left adductor strain. He will return home to Durban for rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated ahead of the first Test against Pakistan. “Bjorn Fortuin has been named his replacement for the last two ODIs.” The official name of the Proteas men captioned his post.

Maharaj suffered an injury just before the two home Tests that are crucial to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. South Africa currently tops the table with a percentage of 63.33.

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What if Maharaj fails to regain his fitness before the Pakistan Tests?

While the severity of Maharaj’s injury is yet to be determined, this adds to the long list of injured South African bowlers. Anrich Nortje ruled out with a broken toe ahead of the T20I against Pakistan; Geraldine CoetzeeHey Good luck They will be out until January 2025 due to groin and hip problems respectively; Nandré burger He is out of the team due to a stress fracture in his lower back.

so now Dane Piedt and Senuran Muthusamy They are the two spinners in contention for the upcoming Tests, if Maharaj is ruled out.

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