Maharaj ruled out of second test against Zimbabwe

Proteas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the second test against Zimbabwe due to a left groin strain.

The captain for the series sustained the injury while batting on day three of the first test on Monday. He will return home for further assessment to determine the extent of the injury.

Senuran Muthusamy has been named as his replacement, while allrounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second test, which begins on Saturday, 06 July.

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who was set to join the squad on Wednesday, has been released to give the seamers who impressed in the first test another opportunity to build on their performances.

SOUTH AFRICA SQUAD AGAINST ZIMBABWE - 2ND TEST

Wiaan Mulder (captain, DP World Lions), David Bedingham (World Sports Betting Western Province), Matthew Breetzke (Dafabet Warriors), Dewald Brevis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Corbin Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (World Sports Betting Western Province), Zubayr Hamza (DP World Lions), Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (Dafabet Warriors), Lhuan-dré Pretorius (Momentum Multiply Titans), Lesego Senokwane (Momentum Multiply Titans), Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kyle Verreynne (World Sports Betting Western Province) and Codi Yusuf (DP World Lions).

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28 June – 02 July at 10:00

Zimbabwe lost to South Africa by 328 runs – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

06 - 10 July at 10:00

Zimbabwe v South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo