Proteas Test newcomer Rudi Second has been ruled out of the three-Test series against India in October.
Second suffered an injury while practising with the South Africa A side that will require immediate surgery and he has consequently been ruled out of the touring party.
His place with be taken by Titans wicketkeeper/batsman Heinrich Klaasen, who is line for his Test debut.
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CSA Acting Director of Cricket Corrie van Zyl explains: “Klaasen is part of the one-day squad for the South Africa A tour and he will now be added to the squad in Second’s place for the four-day series that will assist his preparation for the Proteas Test series.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also announced the switching of venues for the Test section of the tour.
The second Test match will now be played at Pune and the final one at Ranchi.