Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second India vs South Africa Test at Newlands

Gerald Coetzee on Saturday was ruled out of the second India-South Africa Test which starts on 3 January. The fast bowler will be missing the Cape Town Test after “developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park”, Cricket South Africa said. Coetzee took one wicket in South Africa’s victory by an innings and 32 runs over India in the first Test at Centurion as the Proteas opted for a four-pacer attack. The 23-year-old pacer rose to fame during the 2023 ODI World Cup where he grabbed 20 wickets to become the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in a single edition of ODI World Cup.

COETZEE RULED OUT OF NEW YEAR’S TEST AGAINST INDIA 🇿🇦🇮🇳

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will miss the second Betway Test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park. #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/MLHKRw86OK

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 30, 2023

His absence could work as a motivation for Team India who are on the brink after going down 1-0 in the Test series following a poor performance at the SuperSport Park. Fast bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi are the possible replacements for Coetzee for the second Test. Spinner Keshav Maharaj could also come in depending on the pitch at the Newland. Cricket South Africa has so far not announced any replacement.