Phehlukwayo ruled out of England ODI’s
Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo has been ruled out of
the remaining two One Day Internationals with England following a concussion in
game one on Tuesday.
Phehlukwayo collided with captain Keshav Maharaj has the pair went to field the same ball during England’s run chase in Durham and his chin made contact with Maharaj’s shoulder.
The collision forced the Hollywoodbets Dolphins star off the field where he underwent observations during the match. Dwaine Pretorius was called into the eleven as Phehlukwayo’s replacement under ICC protocols around concussion substitutions.
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A good sign for the Proteas is that he is improving and Dr
Hashendra Ramjee is encouraged by his progress.
“Following his concussion, Andile has been monitored closely and has shown signs of improvement,” Dr Ramjee said in a statement distributed by Cricket South Africa.
“He will now commence his concussion return to play rehabilitation program.”
The second One Day International of the series gets underway at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday while Phehlukwayo could be fit for the three-match T20 series starting on 27 July.
