Proteas' fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will be unable to participate in the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies in August due to a left side strain.
The injury occurred while Coetzee was playing for the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket in early July.
Following an assessment by the Proteas’ medical team, it was determined that the 23-year-old would not be fit to join the squad for the series against the West Indies.
Cricket South Africa has announced that Migael Pretorius has been called up as his replacement.
“Proteas Men’s fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of next month’s two-match Test series against West Indies due to a left side strain,” CSA said on a statement.
“The 23-year-old sustained the injury while playing for Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket earlier this month.
“He then returned home and underwent further assessments by the Proteas medical team and has subsequently not been medically cleared to take part in the tour.
“North-West Dragons fast bowler Migael Pretorius has been named as his replacement.
“The uncapped Pretorius returns to the Test setup for the first time since his maiden call up in December 2020 against Sri Lanka.
“The 29-year-old has an overall first-class wicket tally of 188, with his most recent red-ball outings garnering 23 wickets in eight matches for Somerset in the ongoing County Championship in England.”
Proteas Men’s fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of next month’s two-match Test series against West Indies due to a left side strain.
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 25, 2024
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