Josh Inglis ruled out of SA ODIs, doubtful for Test series

The Australia National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has suffered a massive setback on the South Africa tour. Josh Inglis fractured his right index finger during the first ODI <a href="https://cricket.international/rohit-sharma-vs-virat-kohli-who-has-better-record-against-west-indies/” title=”Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who has better record against West Indies?”>against South Africa in Durban, which ruled him out of the remainder of the ODI series.

The injury has also put Inglis’ availability for the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa in doubt. He was hoping to add to his five Test appearances, but the finger injury could now put his place in the squad under serious doubt. Amid this, Australia Women set for historic Sri Lanka tour in December 2026.

Josh Inglis’ South Africa Test hopes in trouble after ODI setback

Josh Inglis suffered a finger injury while keeping during the first ODI against South Africa. Despite the pain, the 31-year-old continued behind the stumps for the rest of South Africa’s innings before coming out to bat at his regular No. 4 position.

However, the star wicketkeeper-batter could score only three runs from eight balls before he was caught while attempting a reverse sweep. Now, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed that Inglis will miss the final two ODIs against the Proteas side because of a finger injury.

But they have not named his replacement for the South African side. This finger fracture has put his test availability under the scanner. Cricket Australia stated, “He would return home to Perth for medical scans, with his availability for the three-match Test series subject to further assessment and progress.”

Source: cricketaddictor.com