Two top Proteas cricketers miss Pakistan series amid injuries

CAPE TOWN: The South African team suffered a huge setback as two key players, including the captain, have been ruled out of the T20 series against Pakistan.

A statement issued by Cricket South Africa said that captain David Miller and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee have been ruled out of the T20 series against Pakistan.

David Miller suffered an injury while training for the Pakistan tour and will now undergo rehab.

On the other hand, fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will not be able to participate in not only the T20 but also the ODI series.

Coetzee suffered an injury during the match against Namibia earlier this month.

In David Miller’s absence, Donovan Ferreira will lead the T20 team, while Matthew Breetzke and Tony de Zorzi have been included in the team as replacements.

Ottniel Baartman has been included in the ODI series in place of Gerald Coetzee.

Earlier, former captain Babar Azam returned to Pakistan’s T20I squad, just in time for a thrilling home season.

PCB announces squads for upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, a mix of experience and fresh faces.

Pakistan ODI Squad (16 Players)

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.

Pakistan T20I Squad (15 Players)

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Moqim.