The Proteas Men’s medical team has provided the following injury updates for the ongoing white-ball tour against Australia.
Keshav Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj has been cleared for selection for the remainder of the KFC T20 International (T20I) series and proceeding Betway One-Day International (ODI) series.
The 33-year-old has progressed positively through his rehabilitation of his ruptured left Achilles and successfully participated in the Hollywoodbets Dolphins’ pre-season 50-over match against the AET Tuskers in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday.
Sisanda Magala
Sisanda Magala has been ruled out of the second KFC T20I due to a left knee injury. The 32-year-old felt discomfort during training and subsequent scans revealed an infrapatellar tendinopathy. The medical team will continue to manage him ahead of the third KFC T20I on Sunday.
Wayne Parnell
Wayne Parnell has developed a recurrence of a left shoulder injury. A further update on the extent of the injury will be provided following a scan.
In addition to the above, Marco Jansen has been released from the KFC T20I squad to attend his sister’s wedding and will return for the Betway ODI series.