INDIA TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2018

Du Plessis ruled out of India ODIs, T20Is with finger injury

by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on

Du Plessis scored a hundred in the first game. © BCCI

South Africa have been dealt a major blow with skipper Faf du Plessis getting ruled out of the ongoing One-Day International series and the upcoming Twenty20 International series against India due to a finger injury. Du Plessis sustained the injury during the first ODI in Durban, which the visitors won by six wickets, and on further assessment, it was revealed to be a fracture.

All-rounder Farhaan Behardien has been called in as a replacement while Heinrich Klaasen has earned his maiden ODI call-up as a reserve 'keeper. The captain for the remained for the ODI series will be announced on Saturday.

South Africa, who are already without the services of the injured AB de Villiers - who was ruled out for the first three games, will be severely dented in the absence of their skipper in the ongoing high-profile series. Du Plessis stood tall amidst the ruins in the opening game as he scored a fighting century to propel South Africa to a par score after their middle order crumbled to India's wrist spin.

The 33-year-old will undergo a period of rest and rehabilitation in order to be fit for the first Test against Australia, set to begin on March 1 in Durban. The fracture is expected to require 3-6 weeks to heal.

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