Tony de Zorcy will be unable to participate in South Africa's first test match against Australia in Durban after sustaining a hamstring injury, which is another blow to the Proteas squad already suffering from fitness issues.
The 29-year-old batter sustained the injury during a one-day game in Potchefstroom on Wednesday while he was in the field. A scan conducted on Friday confirmed the extent of the strain, and Cricket South Africa decided not to call up an immediate replacement.
De Zorcy's issue has exacerbated the crisis of hamstring injuries in the team, as players such as Kwena Maphaka, Ottniel Bartman, and Lungie Ngidi are already on the sidelines. However, there are positive developments concerning the leader of the attacking bowling unit, Kagiso Rabada.
On Saturday, he posted photos from his training sessions in Durban on Instagram, confirming head coach Shukri Conrad's assurances that the player will feature in the series. The management will gain a clearer picture of Rabada's health during the two-day intra-squad match at Chatsworth Oval on Sunday and Monday, allowing them to adjust plans before the first test on October 9th at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead stadium.