Keshav Maharaj sustained a groin strain during the warm-ups for the ODI series. He was then ruled out of the series opener and had to be removed from the team sheet just before the toss of the first ODI in Paarl on Tuesday. The spinner underwent further scans on Wednesday to assess the injury's severity.
"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," read the statement from Cricket South Africa.
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 19, 2024
South Africa needs to win one of the two remaining matches to secure a spot in the WTC 2025 final at Lord's in June next year. The first Test match will begin at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on December 26.
Bjorn Fortuin Named as Replacement for Final Two ODIs vs Pakistan
"He will return home to Durban for rehabilitation and will be reassessed ahead of the first Test against Pakistan. Bjorn Fortuin has been named as his replacement for the final two ODIs," the statement added.
South Africa's Updated ODI Squad for Pakistan Series
Temba Bavuma (Captain), Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (Wicketkeeper), Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.
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