Injury rules Pretorius out of T20 World Cup
Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius will miss the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a fracture in his left thumb.
He has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against India.
Pretorius sustained the injury during the third T20 International against India in Indore.
“The nature of the injury requires surgical intervention and Dwaine will consult the Cricket South Africa designated hand surgeon on arrival in South Africa,” says Proteas team doctor Shuaib Manjra.
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“Normal rehabilitation procedures will follow to ensure he speedily returns to playing cricket.”
Marco Jansen has been added to the ODI squad.
A further announcement on Pretorius’ replacement for the T20 World Cup is set to be made in the coming days.
