Fast bowler Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the Proteas’ Test series against Bangladesh.
Burger has been sidelined by a back injury sustained earlier this month.
“The 29-year-old experienced discomfort in his lower back, and subsequent scans revealed the injury. He will undergo further assessments. His replacement for the Test series against Bangladesh will be announced in due course,” read a statement from Cricket South Africa.
Whether batsman Temba Bavuma will be fit for the two-match Test series remains in the balance. Bavuma has been sidelined by an elbow injury sustained during South Africa’s recent ODI series against Ireland.
“Bavuma will consult a specialist. An update on the extent of his injury will be provided in due course,” added CSA.
Proteas’ Test squad for tour of Bangladesh
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- David Bedingham
- Matthew Breetzke
- Tony de Zorzi
- Keshav Maharaj
- Aiden Markram
- Wiaan Mulder
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Dane Paterson
- Dane Piedt
- Kagiso Rabada
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ryan Rickelton
- Kyle Verreynne
- To be confirmed