JOHANNESBURG – South Africa opening batsman, Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of this Friday’sT20 international series opener against Australia after suffering a hamstring strain.
The injury took place while he was fielding in the third T20 international against England on Sunday.
The recommended recovery time for the injury is seven to 10 days. He will remain with the team and receive treatment from the medical staff in the hopes of returning to play in time for this Sunday’s fixture in Port Elizabeth.
No replacement will be called into the squad.
#BreakingNews Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of this Friday’s #KFCT20 international series opener against Australia after suffering a hamstring strain. The injury took place while he was fielding in the third T20 international against England on Sunday. #Thread pic.twitter.com/BYvNoqCwvw
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 18, 2020
The recommended recovery time for the injury is seven to 10 days. He will remain with the team and receive treatment from the medical staff in the hopes of returning to play in time for this Sunday’s fixture in PE.
No replacement will be called into the squad. pic.twitter.com/2FjlStN133
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 18, 2020