South Africa Facing Injury Concerns as Seamer Ottneil Baartman Sustains Blow
South African fast bowler Ottneil Baartman bowled just five overs and skipped batting in the second innings of the Dolphins' four-day series loss due to a fresh injury scare.
South Africa have been handed a fresh injury scare after fast bowler Ottneil Baartman sustained a physical setback while playing in the domestic four-day competition.
The right-arm seamer was able to send down only five overs for the Dolphins before being forced off the field due to discomfort.
Baartman took no further part with the ball in the remainder of the fixture and was unable to bat in the Dolphins' second innings as his team slid to a defeat.
Medical personnel are assessing the extent of the injury, leaving national team management concerned over his fitness ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Baartman has rapidly established himself as a reliable option in South Africa's seam department, particularly praised for his precise death-bowling and variation skills.
If the seamer requires an extended spell of rehabilitation, the Proteas selectors may be forced to explore alternative bowling combinations.