Duminy ruled out of remaining two ODIs

October 20, 2015 02:45 pm | Updated March 24, 2016 08:21 pm IST - Chennai

Jean-Paul Duminy.

Jean-Paul Duminy.

All-rounder Jean-Paul Duminy is expected to miss the remaining two matches of the ODI series against India. Duminy lacerated a finger while fielding in the third ODI at Rajkot, cricket.com.au reported on Tuesday.

South Africa have named Dean Elgar as his back-up.

Elgar hasn’t played ODI cricket since 2012. The last of his five ODIs came in a series in England that year and he was dropped after scoring just 93 runs at an average of 23.25.

The 28-year-old is also a part-time left-arm spinner, and is likely to be used by skipper A.B. de Villers.

The Proteas also have batsman Khaya Zondo in their squad, or could opt a frontline bowler from among Kyle Abbott, Chris Morris or Aaron Phangiso.

Morkel in doubt for fourth ODI

Morne Morkel expressed doubt about his availability for the fourth and penultimate game of the ODI series on October 22.

“I’m a little bit concerned about it, but we’ve got a quality medical team that will help me over the next two days. I pulled up in the fourth ball of my sixth over a little bit. But let’s see. I’m not confident I’ll be ready for the next game. It’s just a matter now of the next 24 hours,” Morkel said.

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