Senuran Muthusamy or Dane Piedt could be South Africa’s options if Maharaj fails to recover on time for the Boxing Day Test.
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has suffered a groin strain, potentially hurting South Africa ahead of their crucial two-match Test series against Pakistan.
The injury happened when South Africa warmed up for the first One-Day International of the current series against Pakistan. Following the injury, Andile Phehlukwayo had to take Maharaj’s place in the starting lineup for the game.
A vital member of South Africa’s Test team, Maharaj frequently acts as their only specialist spinner, with Aiden Markram supporting him with his occasional off-spin. Although the entire extent of Maharaj’s injury is still unknown, it contributes to the mounting list of injury worries in South Africa. Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Wiaan Mulder are among the important players that the Proteas have already lost.
South Africa may use Senuran Muthusamy or Dane Piedt as their spin options for the pivotal game if Maharaj is unable to recuperate in time for the Boxing Day Test.
Mulder is also battling to be fit for the Boxing Day Test match against Pakistan after breaking his finger during the recently concluded series against Sri Lanka.
South Africa needs just one more win to guarantee their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, therefore the forthcoming series against Pakistan is crucial.
On December 26, the first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan will start in Centurion.
