The pacer has been released from the squad as a precautionary measure after experiencing discomfort in his pelvis in the previous Test.
Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the New Year’s Test against India, scheduled to be played from 3-7 January at Newlands in Cape Town.
The pacer developed pelvic inflammation during the first Test and the condition deteriorated as he continued to bowl on the third day. He underwent scans on Friday, 29 December, which revealed the extent of his injury.
Head coach Shukri Conrad has decided to release Coetzee from the squad as a precautionary measure. No replacement has been named.
South Africa is leading the two-match ICC World Test Championship series 1-0, having registered a solid victory at Centurion by an innings and 32 runs.
In the WTC 2023-25 standings, South Africa lead the table with a perfect 100% points percentage. Meanwhile, India, who were penalized two crucial WTC points for falling two overs short in the Centurion Test, occupies the sixth position with a points percentage of 38.89%.
South Africa squad for the second Test: Dean Elgar (c), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, and Kyle Verreynne.
