Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test against Zimbabwe

New Delhi: South Africa’s stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe due to a groin strain, Cricket South Africa said on Wednesday.

Maharaj, who was captain for the Zimbabwe series following the unavailability of full-time regular Test skipper Temba Bavuma, sustained the injury while batting on day three of the first Test on Monday.

“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,” Cricker South Africa said in a statement.

“Senuran Muthusamy has been named as his replacement, while all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second Test, which begins on Saturday,” it further said.

Meanwhile, South Africa have also released Lungi Ngidi from the squad in order to give the pacers from the opening Test another opportunity to make an impression.

“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,” it added. IANS

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