New Delhi: South Africa’s batting all-rounder Anneke Bosch has been ruled out of the side’s upcoming ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and India, set to happen from April 27 to May 11.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday that Anneke, who has played 21 ODIs so far, will miss the tour due to illness. In place of her, CSA has named Lara Goodall, who was originally not included for the tour, as her replacement in the 15-member squad.
Lara, the left-handed middle-order batter, last played an ODI for South Africa against England last year and was recently omitted from the central contracts list. She now has a chance to add more to her 51 ODI caps for South Africa.
“Batting all-rounder Anneke Bosch has been ruled out of the Proteas Women’s upcoming One-Day International Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and India, taking place from 27 April - 11 May. Bosch will miss the tour due to illness, and as a precaution, has been replaced by World Sports Betting Western Province batter Lara Goodall in the 15-player squad,” Cricket South Africa said in a statement.
CSA added that the team, captained by Laura Wolvaardt, will depart for Colombo from OR Tambo International Airport on April 22. South Africa will play their opening match against India on April 29 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, with the venue to host all matches of the tri-series to be played in round-robin format. (IANS)
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