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PAK VS SA: South Africa got a big shock, this veteran player was out of the ODI series

By Sandy Verma

PAK VS SA: A three-match ODI series is being played between South Africa and Pakistan. South Africa had to face defeat in the first match of this series. At the same time, South Africa has suffered a big setback in this series. Spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the ODI series against Pakistan due to a left arm muscle strain.

Got injured during practice session

Keshav Maharaj suffered this injury during practice before the first ODI match. After which fast bowler all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo was included in the team in his place. Keshav Maharaj will now return to Durban for rehab. South Africa has included Bjorn Fortuin in his place.

 

Difficulties increased for South Africa

The South African team is currently struggling with the problem of injured players. Anrich Nortje (fractured toe), Gerald Coetzee (groin), Lungi Ngidi (hip), Nandre Berger (lower back) and Wian Mulder (fractured finger) are already out through injury.

Keshav Maharaj is in great form

South African off-spinner Keshav Maharaj is in excellent form at the moment. He took 5 wickets for 76 runs in the second innings of the second Test match against Sri Lanka. During this period he has made an important contribution to the victory. If Keshav Maharaj is injured, the South African team can include Dane Peet and Senuran Muthusamy for the Test series.

Apart from this, all-rounder Neil Brand may also get a chance. At the same time, leg spinner Shaun Von Berg can also be included in the team. Let us tell you that the first test of the two-match series against Pakistan will be held on December 26 in Centurion. South Africa needs only one win to make it to the WTC final.

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