Jean-Paul Duminy to Miss Mohali Test, Morne Morkel's Fitness Under Scanner as Well
Skipper Hashim Amla revealed that Jean-Paul Duminy will miss the Mohali Test, while South Africa will take a call on Morne Morkel in the morning after the final assessment.
In a blow to South Africa's spinning options, batting all-rounder Jean-Paul Duminy was all but ruled out of the first Test starting in Mohali. (Dominant South Africa Seek India's Test Scalp)
Duminy, who injured his hand during the third ODI, has been missing from action since and will require a few more days to achieve match fitness.
"It's unlikely JP is going to play the game tomorrow. We haven't finalised the team yet. The selectors have come down from South Africa so we will sit tonight and talk about the team," said Test skipper Hashim Amla in the pre-match conference at the PCA stadium. (Virat Kohli & Co. Look for Redemption in Tests vs South Africa)
Pacer Morne Morkel's fitness is also under question and Amla said that the final call will be taken on the morning of the match. (Dale Steyn Takes Aim on Slow Indian Pitches)
"Tomorrow will be the final assessment on whether Morne (Morkel) will be hundred per cent fit for the game," he said.