India vs South Africa: Jean Paul Duminy Available For Second Test
Jean Paul Duminy is likely to take the field in the second Test, starting on November 14. He has recovered from a hand injury suffered during the ODI series. Dale Steyn's fitness test on November 12.
After the 108-run loss to India in the first Test in Mohali, South Africa have some good news. Allrounder Jean-Paul Duminy, who was sidelined since the fourth ODI, will be able to play in the second Test in Bengaluru, starting on November 14. (JP Duminy Ruled Out of ODI Series Due to Hand Injury)
Duminy suffered a cut in his hand during the third ODI in Rajkot, and has been sitting out since then.
"JP Duminy had the stitches removed from his right hand laceration two days ago. He will have a net session in the next couple of days and should be available for selection for the second Test match in Bengaluru," Mohammed Moosajee, South African team manager, said in a press release form Cricket South Africa.
Duminy's absence in the Mohali Test, robbed South Africa of not only a valuable batsmen but also an off-spinning option, who could have a impact on the pitch for the first Test which helped the tweakers.
South Africa have another injury concern with Dale Steyn, who did not bowl in the second innings of the Mohali Test due to a groin strain. His fitness will be assessed two days before the second Test and only then it will be decided whether he will play or not. Morne Morkel, who missed the last two ODIs and the Mohali Test due to a sore leg, is also racing against time to be fit.