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Proteas Pacer Baartman Out of Australia ODIs
13 Sep
Summary
- Ottneil Baartman injured his left hamstring during a recent match.
- Duan Jansen replaces Baartman in the South Africa squad.
- Kagiso Rabada is also sidelined with a hamstring concern.
South Africa's pace attack faces disruptions as Ottneil Baartman has been ruled out of the forthcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. Baartman sustained a left hamstring injury during the opening first-class match of the season. Duan Jansen has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.
This setback marks the second significant injury blow for the Proteas, with Kagiso Rabada also unavailable due to a hamstring concern. The team's medical staff will conduct further assessments to ascertain the extent of Baartman's injury and establish a rehabilitation plan.
The ODI series, scheduled to commence on September 24, serves as crucial preparation for both South Africa and Australia. With the 2027 ODI World Cup jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, this series offers an opportunity for squad evaluation.
