Dwaine Pretorius Out Of T20 World Cup 2022 and India ODI Series

In a major blow to the South African team, fast bowler all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been ruled out of the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup 2022 and ODI series against India due to thumb injury. The 33-year-old Proteas player fractured his left thumb during the 3rd T20I match against India which South Africa won.

The chief medical officer of Cricket South Africa, Dr Shuaib Manjra said, “The nature of the injury requires surgical intervention and Dwaine will consult the Cricket South Africa designated hand surgeon on arrival in South Africa, Normal rehabilitation procedures will follow to ensure he speedily returns to playing cricket.”

As far as the India ODI series is concerned, Marco Jansen has been added to the squad as Pretorius’ replacement. Jansen is also part of the reserve players for the T20 World Cup in Australia this month. The 3-match ODI series against India has kicked-off today and the next 2 matches will take place on 9th and 11th October, respectively.

Jansen is now the 2nd South African player to be ruled out of the T20 World Cup after Rassie van der Dussen’s exclusion earlier who picked an injury during the 2nd Test match against England in Manchester.