Dewald Brevis ruled out of Pakistan ODIs with shoulder injury
What's the story
South African cricketer Dewald Brevis is set to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan owing to a low-grade shoulder muscle strain. The injury was sustained during the 3rd T20I of the tour in Lahore on Saturday. Despite his absence, the Proteas have not yet announced a replacement for Brevis in the squad. Here are further details.
Rehabilitation plans
Brevis to stay with SA team for rehabilitation
Though Brevis will miss the ODI series, he will stay with the South African team in Pakistan for rehabilitation. Before his injury, Brevis had featured in all matches during the Pakistan tour. His best score was 54 runs in Tests and 49 runs in ODIs. According to ESPNcricinfo, Brevis, one of the cleanest strikers, has a strike rate of 159.42 in ODIs. His strike rate in T20Is read 180.18.
Squad implications
Brevis's injury further weakens ODI squad
Brevis's injury further weakens the ODI squad of South Africa. The team had already rested prominent players like Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada for the limited-overs leg of the tour. Furthermore, Kwena Maphaka and Anrich Nortje are also out due to injuries. Matthew Breetzke will lead the ODI side, having made his debut earlier this year.
Recent matches
SA drew Test series, lost T20I leg against Pakistan
In their recent outings, South Africa drew the Test series against Pakistan 1-1. However, the hosts managed to win the three-match T20I series 2-1. The ODI leg of the tour will be played in Faisalabad, a venue that last hosted men's international cricket in 2008. After this series, South Africa will head to India for an all-format tour, starting with the 1st Test on November 14.