Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad Fractures Finger, Ruled out of South Africa Test Series

Team India’s top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad fractured his finger and will miss the two-test series against South Africa. He will head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for treatment of his injury.

“Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered an injury to his right ring finger while fielding in the second ODI against South Africa in Gqeberha. He underwent scans, and following an expert consultation, the BCCI Medical Team has ruled him out of the remainder of the tour,” said BCCI secretary Jay Shah in a statement.

“He will be reporting to the NCA for further management of his injury. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as his replacement,” the statement added.

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Gaikwad injured the finger while fielding in the second ODI match against South Africa.

The statement added that Rana had been ruled out of the four-day India A tour match against South Africa A in Benoni from December 26 due to a hamstring injury.

Middle-order batter Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Avesh Khan and Rinku Singh have been added to the India A squad, while chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has been released.