SA vs IND: Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second Test against India

The 23-year-old fast bowler developed pelvic inflammation during the first Test, which finished on Thursday earlier this week.

South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee in action. | Photo Credit: AFP

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against India, the South African cricket board announced on Saturday.

The 23-year-old fast bowler developed pelvic inflammation during the first Test, which finished on Thursday earlier this week.

COETZEE RULED OUT OF NEW YEAR'S TEST AGAINST INDIA 🇿🇦🇮🇳

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will miss the second Betway Test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park. #WozaNawe#BePartOfIt#SAvINDpic.twitter.com/MLHKRw86OK

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 30, 2023

The board hasn’t a named a replacement yet for Coetzee, who picked up one wicket during the first game in Centurion. There’s no timeline provided for the fast bowler’s recovery as of yet.

He’s the second South African after Temba Bavuma to be ruled out for the next Test.

South Africa won the first Test by an innings and 32 runs and has taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The second Test is scheduled to take place from January 3 in Cape Town.