South African cricket captain Keshav Maharaj cannot play against Zimbabwe next week. The 35-year-old spinner hurt his left arm and groin during Monday's match at Queens Sports Club. Maharaj was batting on the third day when the injury happened. Doctors want him back home for medical tests to check how bad the damage really is. Team officials worry about losing their leader before the crucial second game.
Senuran Muthusamy will take Maharaj's spot on the team roster. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder steps up to lead South Africa as the new captain. The second Test match starts Sunday at the same cricket ground where Maharaj got hurt. Players hope Mulder can guide them to victory without their regular skipper around. Cricket South Africa picked these replacements after careful consideration of available talent.
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was supposed to join the squad Wednesday. Officials changed their minds and sent him away instead. The seamers who played well in the first Test deserve another chance to prove themselves. Team management believes giving these bowlers more opportunities will help develop future stars. South Africa wants to build depth across all bowling positions for upcoming series.
Senuran Muthusamy will take Maharaj's spot on the team roster. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder steps up to lead South Africa as the new captain. The second Test match starts Sunday at the same cricket ground where Maharaj got hurt. Players hope Mulder can guide them to victory without their regular skipper around. Cricket South Africa picked these replacements after careful consideration of available talent.
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was supposed to join the squad Wednesday. Officials changed their minds and sent him away instead. The seamers who played well in the first Test deserve another chance to prove themselves. Team management believes giving these bowlers more opportunities will help develop future stars. South Africa wants to build depth across all bowling positions for upcoming series.
