Proteas: Miller ruled out of Sri Lanka clash

Durham - Proteas batsman David Miller has been ruled out of Friday's Cricket World Cup clash against Sri Lanka with a groin strain. 

The 30-year-old picked up the injury while fielding in Sunday's 49-run loss to Pakistan at Lord's. 

He left the field at the time, but did return to bat as South Africa posted 259/9 in their unsuccessful run chase. 

Miller, batting with his injury, was out for 31 off 37 as South Africa fell to a defeat that mathematically knocked them out of the tournament. 

In Miller's absence on Friday, the Proteas will turn to JP Duminy.

The 35-year-old has not played since the loss to India at the Rose Bowl back on June 5. 

In what has been a disappointing tournament for the elegant left-hander, Duminy has posted scores of 8, 45 and 3 in this, his third World Cup. 

Duminy has already announced that he will retire from ODI cricket at the conclusion of the tournament. 

Play on Friday starts at 11:30 (SA time).