New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2022 is going to start from 16 October. But, even before the start of this tournament, South Africa has suffered a major setback. African all-rounder Dwayne Pretorius has been ruled out of the World Cup (T20 WC). Not only this, Dwayne Pretorius has also been out of the ODI series being played between India and South Africa (IND vs SA ODI Series). Marco Janssen has been included in the team in his place.
In fact, South African all-rounder Dwayne Pretorius has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against India and the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a fracture in his thumb. Cricket South Africa itself has given this information.
#PROTEAS SQUAD UPDATE
All-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against India and the proceeding ICC Men’s T20 World Cup due to a fracture of his left thumb.#BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/SZqvx0x5Ro
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 6, 2022
Cricket South Africa’s official handle tweeted, “#PROTEAS Squad Updates All-rounder Dwayne Pretorius has been ruled out of the 3-match ODI series against India and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.”
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Let us tell you that this injury to Pretorius came during the third T20 played against India in Indore. After which he will have to undergo surgery. Marco Janssen has been included in his place in the squad for the ODI series starting on Thursday in Lucknow.