SA vs IND: Big Setback For South Africa As Star Pacer Gerald Coetzee Ruled Out Of 2nd Test Against India

Cape Town: South Africa received a major setback after pacer Gerald Coetzee was ruled out of the second Test against India. The fast bowler is believed to have developed pelvic inflammation during the first Test in Centurion. The injury got worse while he was bowling on Day 3. The right-arm pacer picked up just one wicket in the first innings and bowled just 30 balls in the second. South Africa won the game by an innings and 32 runs to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

“Coetzee Ruled Out Of New Year’s Test Against India. Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will miss the second Betway Test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park,” Cricket South Africa said in a statement.

Earlier, South Africa lost captain Temba Bavuma on the first day of the opening Test due to a hamstring injury and will miss the second game too. Bavuma got injured while trying to save a cover drive hot by India’s Virat Kohli. He was immediately taken off the field and did not come out to bat.

Dean Elgar led the side in Bavuma’s absence and will continue to do the same in the second game which starts on January 3.