Proteas Hit by Another Injury Blow Just Days Before Australia Tests As Hamstring Curse Strikes Again
- The Proteas have suffered another injury setback just days before their highly anticipated three-Test series against Australia gets underway
- The latest concern comes after a string of hamstring problems affected the South African squad during their preparations for the Australia Tests
- With the first Test in Durban fast approaching, the latest setback could add another layer of uncertainty to South Africa’s final selection plans
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A fresh injury concern has hit the Proteas just days before their three-Test series against Australia, with another hamstring problem emerging during the final ODI in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, September 30. The setback comes at an uncomfortable time for South Africa, with the first Test scheduled for October 9 in Durban.
Proteas hamstring concerns continue before Australia Tests
The latest setback involved Tony de Zorzi, who pulled up during Australia’s innings and couldn't continue for the rest of the match. His availability for the upcoming Test series is now a concern.
The development follows a string of hamstring problems affecting the Proteas. Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman were previously sidelined, while Lungi Ngidi was also ruled out of the ODI series with a right hamstring injury.
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Rabada was nevertheless included in South Africa’s preliminary 18-man Test squad, giving him time to recover before the series opener.
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Australia post 322 as Proteas face tough chase
The injury concern came during an eventful final ODI. Australia recovered from early setbacks to make 322/9, with Alex Carey top-scoring with 74 and Mitchell Marsh contributing 56. Corbin Bosch was South Africa’s leading wicket-taker, finishing with 4/60.
The Proteas had already secured the three-match ODI series after winning the opening two matches in Durban and Johannesburg. Australia, however, claimed the final match by 45 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method after rain ended South Africa’s chase at 145/4.
Australia Tests now move into focus
The ODI series has now ended, but the bigger assignment begins next week. The first Test starts at Kingsmead in Durban on October 9, followed by matches in Gqeberha and Cape Town.
For South Africa, attention will now turn to the medical updates surrounding the squad, with fitness potentially playing an important role in final selection.
The latest hamstring setback adds another layer of uncertainty before a Test series that begins in just over a week. South Africa will hope its key players can recover in time as preparations shift from limited-overs cricket to the longer format.
Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma’s heated Proteas exchange
Briefly News previously reported that Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma were caught in a tense exchange during South Africa’s second ODI against Australia on Sunday, September 28.
The moment appeared to centre on a DRS decision as the review clock ticked down, with the footage sparking debate among Proteas supporters. Some questioned the exchange between the senior players, while others viewed it as a high-pressure moment in the middle of an international match.
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