Wiaan Mulder’s journey with Proteas elapsed early after the all-rounder sustaining injury(broken finger) and his replacement has been named.
On his place Proteas coach decided to called up batsman Matthew Breetzke, who will play the remaining two test series against Sri Lanka.
Mulder sustained the injury to his right middle finger while batting in South Africa’s first innings on the second day of the first test at Kingsmead on Thursday.
He retired hurt but returned as the last batsman before South Africa were dismissed for 191 at lunch.
Mulder did not bowl as Sri Lanka were then blasted out for their record test low of 42 but surprisingly returned to the crease as No. 3, moving up the batting order in South Africa’s second innings in Thursday’s last session.
He looked uncomfortable as he scored 15 before being trapped lbw in what was his last contribution and according to team doctors he might be out for period of 1 month.
Breetzke will be familiar with Proteas environment as he will be making his second appearance next week Thursday in Gqeberha for second test.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
