The duo reportedly went to the Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata for check up after the first Test.
South Africa are facing a couple of injury concerns ahead of traveling to Guwahati for the second and final Test against India, starting on November 22.
According to a report published in News18 CricketNext, off-spinner Simon Harmer is dealing with a shoulder injury, and left-arm pacer Marco Jansen is also carrying a niggle.
The duo reportedly went to the Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata for check up after the first Test, which the Proteas won by 30 runs to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
It’s unclear whether the injury could jeopardize their participation in the second Test. Both Harmer and Jansen were among South Africa’s best performers in the series opener at Eden Gardens. Harmer recorded figures of 4/30 and 4/21, while Jansen claimed 3/25 and 2/15 in the two innings as the tourists bowled the hosts out for 189 and 93, respectively.
Harmer sent down nearly 30 overs in Kolkata, the most by any player from either side. South Africa would hope that his injury is not serious and he can be fit in time to feature in Guwahati Test, which is expected to offer another pitch assisting spinners.
If Harmar is ruled out, South Africa have the option to bring in left-arm spin all-rounder Senuran Muthuswamy. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada can replace Jansen.
Moreover, India are dealing with injury setback as well. Skipper Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck issue in Kolkata and had to be hospitalised for treatment, is uncertain to play the second Test. He was initially suspected to have picked up a mild sprain, but it turned out to be a bit more serious and required specialist intervention.
While Gill has been discharged from the hospital, he has yet to join the team which has continued to practice at the Eden. As per reports, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has linked up with the squad.