Dané van Niekerk and Jordan Hermann have been ruled out the Proteas Women and Men’s New Zealand tours.
Proteas Men – T20I Series NZ v SA
HAMILTON: Dafabet Warriors batter Jordan Hermann has been ruled out of the remainder of the five-match T20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand with a right hamstring injury.
The left-hander sustained the injury while fielding in his debut match on Sunday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and subsequently left the field without returning to open the batting. Scans later confirmed a grade two tear.
A replacement has not been named.
South Africa hold a 1-0 series lead, with the second T20I taking place today at 19:15 (08:15 SAST) at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
PROTEAS WOMEN – T20I Series vs NEW ZEALAND
HAMILTON: Proteas Women all-rounder Dané van Niekerk will miss the remainder of the tour to New Zealand due to a right calf injury.
Van Niekerk experienced discomfort on the eve of the first T20 International (T20I) before a scan revealed the extent of the injury, which will require rehabilitation.
Fidelity Titans’ Anneke Bosch has been called up as her replacement.
