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“The recovery period is usually three-four weeks and he should be ready in time for the series against Australia in February”
South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman AB de Villiers will be out of action for approximately four weeks as he will undergo hand surgery in the next couple of days.
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Morkel is still recovering from a grade one ankle ligament injury
South Africa are still pondering over whether to allow pace bowler Morne Morkel to play against India in the second Test in Durban after he sustained a grade one ankle ligament injury just five days ago.
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“He won’t be bowling further in this match”
South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has announced that it was “very painful” to watch his compatriot, Morne Morkel, be helped off the pitch after sustaining an ankle injury.
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Morkel will be out of action for seven to ten days
South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel will miss the remainder of the ongoing Test match against India in Johannesburg and is likely to miss the second Test in Durban as well after he sustained a grade one ankle ligament injury.
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Smith will be out of action for approximately one to two weeks
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the limited overs series against Pakistan after being diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.
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Amla is still awaiting the birth of his second child
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla is unlikely to participate in the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan as his wife is still yet to give birth to their second child.
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The ICC will ban zips on all cricket clothing by 2015
In light of the recent ball tampering scandal involving South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis, the International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that they will be banning zips on cricket kits by 2015.
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Steyn will undergo a fitness test later today or tomorrow morning
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has been ruled out for the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai, while pace spearhead Dale Steyn is still 50-50.
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Steyn complained of tightness in his hamstring
South Africa’s chances of defeating Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai just got grimmer after pace spearhead Dale Steyn cut his training short on Sunday due to tightness in his right hamstring.
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There has been no word on when Donald will return
Just a few days after South Africa batsman Hashim Amla flew home to witness the birth of his second child, the Proteas’ bowling coach Allan Donald also returned home for an “extended leave of absence”.
