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Migael Pretorius released, but South Africa can still choose from eight rhythm bowling options
Left-arm closer Beuran Hendricks, who has played a test for South Africa, has been added to his squad for the New Years Test at the Wanderers. Hendricks was part of the original 15-man squad that was announced on December 11, but had to be withdrawn for Covid-19 related reasons.
Although CSA does not reveal the names of infected players, due to doctor-patient confidentiality, coach Mark Boucher indicated that Hendricks had been affected by the virus and was undergoing tests to determine if he could enter the bio-bubble and rejoin the group. . “Beuran is going through medical protocols to get into the bubble. He has needed a Covid test or two, in addition to checking what his antibody tests are,” Boucher said at the end of the Boxing Day test.
Hendricks’ inclusion comes after Migael Pretorius, who was called to the Test as a cover on Dec. 16, had to be released due to a shoulder injury. He still leaves South Africa with at least eight rhythm bowling options for the second Test: the four selected for the first Test – Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla and Wiaan Mulder – as well as Kagiso Rabada, Glenton Stuurman, Dwaine Pretorius and Hendricks.
While it may appear that South Africa is stocking up on seamers to go full throttle on what is expected to be a spicy track, Boucher said he was “not a fan” of going to a test without roulette, which should leave Keshav’s place. Maharaj for sure. . Meanwhile, Rabada, who was added to the squad during the Centurion Test after recovering from a groin injury, is not a safe starter as South Africa seeks to monitor his workload.
The same can be said for Stuurman, who was expected to make his SuperSport Park debut but missed out due to a problem.
That means Hendricks can enter the fray to win his second test limit at home. Hendricks made his bullring debut in January against England and took six wickets in the game, including 5 of 64 in the second inning.
Firdose Moonda is a correspondent for ESPNcricinfo in South Africa
