Ngidi Ruled Out, Mokoena Joins South Africa ODI Squad
Ngidi Ruled Out, Mokoena Joins South Africa ODI Squad
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Key Points
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Ngidi was injured while playing for the Titans against the Dolphins in the opening round of the domestic First-Class Series; he bowled eight overs in each innings and was off the field for periods during the match.
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Nqobani Mokoena, 20, was withdrawn from an ongoing four-day match against Western Province to join the national squad. Bayanda Majola replaced him in that game.
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Mokoena has already made his ODI debut for South Africa, appearing in the recent series against Namibia; he also played two matches against Zimbabwe and took one wicket.
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South Africa’s ODI pace attack is expected to be led by Marco Jansen, with Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka listed as the other fast-bowling options; Jansen’s twin brother Duan is also in the squad.
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Kagiso Rabada’s injury is a particular concern beyond the ODI series: he injured his hamstring during winter training and has not played since the Indian Premier League in May.
South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia after scans confirmed a right hamstring injury. Cricbuzz reported that Ngidi joins a growing list of injured South African pacers, with Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman also unavailable. Young seamer Nqobani Mokoena, 20, has been called up as his replacement.
Ngidi got hurt during a domestic first-class match while playing for the Titans against the Dolphins. He will undergo rehabilitation, with a decision on his availability for the three-Test series starting October 9 coming closer to that date. Daily Hunt confirmed the injury details and timeline.
How Ngidi's Injury Happened
Ngidi sustained the hamstring injury during the opening round of South Africa's domestic First-Class Series. Cricket Buzz reported he bowled eight overs in each innings for the Titans but was off the field for stretches during the match, indicating he was managing discomfort before the injury was confirmed by scans.
Mokoena Steps In as Quick Replacement
Nqobani Mokoena was pulled from an ongoing four-day match against Western Province to join the national squad, with Bayanda Majola replacing him in that game. India's News noted that Mokoena, despite his young age, already has ODI experience. He debuted in the recent series against Namibia and has played two matches against Zimbabwe, taking one wicket in those appearances.
South Africa's Pace Attack Without Ngidi
Marco Jansen is expected to lead South Africa's pace attack, backed by Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, and Kwena Maphaka. Cricbuzz also noted that Jansen's twin brother Duan is in the squad. The loss of Ngidi, Rabada, and Baartman significantly thins the bowling options for the Australia series.
Rabada's Long Road Back Still Unclear
Kagiso Rabada remains a major concern beyond the ODI series. Cricbuzz reported he injured his hamstring during winter training and has not played since the Indian Premier League ended in May. His recovery timeline remains uncertain, raising questions about his availability for the Test series that follows.
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