South Africa skipper Dane van Niekerk was ruled out of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Thursday after suffering an ankle fracture earlier this week.
The Proteas announced a 21-member squad without its star all-rounder for the training camp ahead of its tour to West Indies later this month.
The 28-year-old van Niekerk is expected to be out of action for at least three months. Proteas Team Doctor Tshegofatso Gaetsewe said: “The injury is a result of an accidental slip on a wet surface at home.
“As things stand, she doesn’t require surgery but will be monitored closely. It’s a stable fracture with minimal displacement and her recovery timeline is no less than 12 weeks."
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South Africa Convenor of Selectors, Clinton du Preez said: "Losing Dane is massive for the team and the country, we will sorely miss her leadership and all-round cricket abilities. I would like to wish her all the best with her recovery and a smooth and seamless return to the national team."
South Africa squad
Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez , Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas , Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Raisibe Ntozakhe, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Andrie Steyn, Chloe Tryon, Delmari Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt
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