Keshav Maharaj Set To Miss Last Two ODIs vs Pakistan

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj is ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing ODI series against Pakistan at home. Maharaj got injured during training in the first ODI. The subsequent scans have revealed that he has a left abductor strain.

This update is a day after South Africa chose to name him in the Test squad, despite his injury, for the two home games that are crucial for them to qualify for the World Test Championship final (2023-25) at Lord's.

A release came from the CSA stating that Maharaj is heading back to Durban, where his rehabilitation will begin a week before the first test on December 26.

Keshav Maharaj's participation in South Africa's vital two-Test home series against Pakistan as these types of injuries take time to heal.

Injury Scare for SA!

For the ODIs, Bjorn Fortuin has been called up as Maharaj's replacement. In the event of Maharaj's unavailability, Senuran Muthusamy stands as the only specialist tweaker with very little experience in the test format.

SA vs PAK Test Schedule

1st Test: Dec 26, Thu-30 Mon, Supersport Park, Centurion 1:30 PM (IST)
2nd Test: January 03, Fri- 07 Tue, Newlands, Cape Town 2:00 PM (IST)