SA vs IND: This star South African pacer has been ruled out of second Test against India, here’s why

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South African quick bowler Gerald Coetzee will miss out on the 2nd Test versus India, arranged to start on January 3 in Cape Town, due to pelvic swelling. Coetzee experienced pain that “gradually gotten worse while bowling” throughout India’s 2nd innings in the very first Test in Centurion. Scans carried out on Friday exposed the degree of the injury.

Coetzee, who might just bowl 5 overs in India’s 2nd innings, left the field as South Africa dealt with a thorough defeat. As a preventive procedure, head coach Conrad Shukri chose to launch Coetzee from the team.

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This marks the 2nd injury problem for South Africa in the series, with captain Temba Bavuma dismissed of the next video game due to a hamstring injury. The group has fast-bowling options in Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder, although Ngidi was unsuited for the very first Test. Furthermore, the group can think about Keshav Maharaj if conditions demand a spinner.

In the Centurion Test, Coetzee was South Africa’s most pricey bowler in both innings, handling simply one wicket. The upcoming Test would have been Coetzee’s 4th, following his launching versus West Indies previously in the year.