Lungi Ngidi dominated out of Australia ODIs; replacement named by Cricket South Africa

South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been dominated out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia after struggling a right hamstring damage. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the setback on Friday and named uncapped seamer Nqobani Mokoena as his replacement in the 16-member squad.

The damage adds to South Africa’s considerations in the pace-bowling department forward of the series opener in Durban on September 24. Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman are already sidelined with hamstring injuries, leaving the Proteas with fewer options against the reigning ODI World Cup champions

Nqobani Mokoena Replaces Lungi Ngidi in South Africa’s ODI Squad

CSA confirmed that Ngidi will miss all three ODIs against Australia after picking up the hamstring damage throughout training. Mokoena has been called up as his replacement and can join the South African squad in Durban forward of the opening match.

“Proteas Men Squad Replace – Dafabet ODI series vs Australia 🚨 Lungi Ngidi has been dominated out of the three-match Dafabet ODI series against Australia with a right hamstring damage.”

“His availability for the next Check series will probably be assessed closer to the beginning of the series. Nqobani Mokoena has been added to the 16-player ODI squad as his replacement.”

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South Africa Face Australia Without Key Pacers

With Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Ottneil Baartman unavailable, South Africa will need their remaining bowling options to step up against Australia’s robust batting lineup.

Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin are the 2 specialist spinners in the squad. Their capability to regulate the center overs could change into important, significantly if the circumstances favour spin as the series strikes throughout different venues.

Gerald Coetzee has returned to the ODI squad after almost three years away from 50-over cricket. The previous Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans pacer last represented South Africa in an ODI through the 2023 World Cup in India.

Coetzee has dealt with a number of damage issues since that match but now will get one other opportunity to ascertain himself in the nationwide setup. He will probably be joined in the tempo assault by Kwena Maphaka and Mokoena. Jansen and Corbin Bosch could play important roles with each bat and ball.

Dewald Brevis Misses Out as Temba Bavuma Leads South Africa’s Batting

South Africa have additionally made some notable choice calls in their batting group. Dewald Brevis, who impressed through the recently concluded T20I tri-series in Namibia, has not been included in the ODI squad. Prenelan Subrayen and wicketkeeper-batter Rubin Hermann have additionally missed out.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius was unavailable for choice due to an damage. The young left-hander was additionally dominated out of South Africa’s ODI series against Namibia.

Temba Bavuma will captain the facet, with Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs forming a part of the principle batting group. Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton are the 2 wicketkeeper-batters in the squad.

T20I captain Aiden Markram will join the group for the second and third ODIs. His inclusion provides South Africa one other skilled batting and all-round possibility.

Up to date South Africa ODI Squad vs Australia:

Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (WK), Tony de Zorzi, David Miller, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Duan Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj.

Source: cricketaddictor.com