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.
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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.
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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.