Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa’s Rassie Van Der Dussen reacts after being dismissed during the ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton. Photo: ICC Media Zone

Proteas suffer late blow as Rassie van der Dussen also ruled out

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has been ruled out of the series-deciding ODI against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.

Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa’s Rassie Van Der Dussen reacts after being dismissed during the ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton. Photo: ICC Media Zone

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has been ruled out of the series-deciding ODI against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.

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The 32-year-old Rassie van der Dussen suffered a Grade One left quadriceps muscle strain.

The Proteas medical team will evaluate and assess his progress as the T20 series approaches and make a final call on his participation in due course.

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Van der Dussen joins no fewer than FIVE other Proteas players who will need to be replaced after Kagsio Rabada, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi all departed for thee Indian Premier League (IPL) after the second ODI.

The third and final ODI begins at 10:00.

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