Josh Inglis ruled out of South Africa ODIs with finger fracture
Australia wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against South Africa after sustaining a right index finger fracture in Durban.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against South Africa. Inglis sustained a fracture in his right index finger during South Africa's batting innings in the first ODI in Durban.
Despite the injury, he bravely batted through the pain to score three runs. However, Australia ultimately suffered a 67-run defeat in the opening encounter.
The setback comes shortly after Inglis delivered a stellar performance, scoring his second ODI century against Zimbabwe to guide his team to victory in a tight contest in Harare.
Meanwhile, his availability for the upcoming three-match World Test Championship series against the Proteas remains uncertain, with further medical evaluation pending.
Following the first ODI defeat, the second match is scheduled in Johannesburg on September 27, followed by the third fixture in Potchefstroom on September 30.
The red-ball fixtures are set to follow, with the first Test beginning on October 9 in Durban, the second Test in Gqeberha on October 18, and the final Test concluding in Johannesburg.