South Africa’s problems in the ongoing 3-match Test series against India have become deeper after opener Aiden Markram was ruled out of the 3rd Test in Ranchi due to a fracture in the wrist. Earlier, spinner Keshav Maharaj was also ruled out due to a shoulder injury.
As per reports, Markram was injured during the second innings of the second Test in Pune. After being dismissed for a duck, Markram, in frustration lashed out at a solid object, resulting in his injury.
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Team doctor, Hashendra Ramjee said, “A CT scan of Aiden Markram’s wrist showed a fracture involving the wrist bones. The medical team has, therefore, ruled him out of the next Test match against India. Arrangements have been made for him to see a specialist on his return to South Africa for further management of the injury.”
Markram, who had shown a little promise, said, “It’s sad to be going home on this note and I completely understand what I’ve done wrong and take full accountability for it. It’s unacceptable in a Proteas environment and to let the team down is what hurts me the most. I’ve learned a lot from this and the other players I’m sure, have learned from it as well. We understand in sport that emotions run high and sometimes the frustration gets the better of you as it did for me, but like I said, it’s no excuse. I’ve taken full responsibility for it, I have apologized to the team and hopefully, I can make it up to them and the people of South Africa soon.”
He has returned to South Africa and the team management has not called for a replacement player.
(inputs from cricket.co.za)
