Share

Gambhir out of ODI series

Cape Town - Gautam Gambhir has been ruled out of the one day internationals starting in Durban next week after injuring his arm in the third Test.

“He is fit to bat in the second innings but he is going to miss out on the one-day series," Harbhajan Singh told the media.

India play a Twenty20 international against South Africa on January 9 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban followed by a five-match ODI series starting on January 12.

Gambhir missed the second Test in Durban after he had been hit on the knuckles of his left hand in the first Test.

His injury was compounded when he was hit on the left elbow by a Lonwabo Tsostsobe delivery in the first innings at Newlands. He made 93 in that innings and received the blow when he was on 91.

He was not on the field for the duration of South Africa’s second innings where he could be seen sitting in the dressing room with a splint on his arm during the fourth day.

The left-handed batsman will return to India to recover in time for the ICC World Cup which starts next month on the sub-continent.

Gambhir captained India in the recent ODI series against New Zealand, while MS Dhoni was being rested, and not only won the series 5-0 but scored consecutive centuries in the first two matches.

No immediate replacement has been named but it is expected that Murali Vijay will stay on and take his place as he did in the second Test in Durban.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2248 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE