Paterson in for injured Morkel
Cape Cobras fast bowler Dane Paterson has been added to the Proteas Test squad for the second Sunfoil Test against Bangladesh starting at Manguang Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Paterson replaces Morne Morkel, who sustained a Grade two tear to the left abdominal oblique muscle during the 333-run victory at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Monday.
The quick is uncapped at Test level but made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in January.
He has taken six wickets in two Sunfoil Series matches this season with both games being played on flat tracks.
In 85 first class matches Paterson has taken 285 wickets at an average of 23.24.
ALSO READ: Timid Tigers tamely tumble to defeat
Proteas team manager, Dr Mohammed Moosajee explained the injury: “ Morne complained of a sharp pain to his left side yesterday and immediately aborted his bowling spell.
“Subsequent scans this morning confirmed a Grade two tear to the left abdominal oblique muscle which rules him out of the remainder of the series.
“He will need a 4-6 week recovery period and will target a return for the T20 Global League in November.”
South Africa face Bangladesh in the second and final Test of the series in Bloemfontein with play scheduled to get underway on Friday October 6.
Latest
-
NewsChris Jordan holds his nerve to secure tight victory for Southern Brave
Rockets grounded as Phoenix rise for handsome win.
-
NewsJames Hildreth helps Somerset to five-wicket victory over Yorkshire
The game was reduced to 20 overs per side by rain.
-
NewsOllie Pope believes England have the quality to cope without absent Ben Stokes
All-rounder Stokes has taken indefinite leave from all cricket in a bid to safeguard his mental health.
-
NewsManchester Originals men move to second in Hundred table with win at Welsh Fire
The Originals chased down their victory target with five balls to spare.
-
NewsJack Leach says Ben Stokes has the support of all the England squad
The pair teamed up for a memorable Ashes win at Headingley in 2019.
-
NewsKevin Pietersen hopes a break from the action benefits Ben Stokes
The 30-year-old England all-rounder is prioritising his mental health.
-
NewsBen Stokes taking break from cricket for mental health reasons
The 30-year-old all-rounder will play no part in the forthcoming Test series against India.
-
NewsECB putting player welfare first as coronavirus hampers Ashes travel plans
Talks with Cricket Australia over travel arrangements are set to take place during the coming weeks.
-
NewsNat Sciver and fiancee Katherine Brunt hoping to help others ‘be themselves’
The England internationals began dating in 2017 and were engaged around 18 months later.
-
NewsECB to support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign from July 30 to August 1
Players in the Royal London One-Day Cup and The Hundred will wear rainbow laces, while the stumps across both competitions will be rainbow-branded.