Tri-nation series 2016: South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw ruled out; Dean Elgar called in as replacement

Rilee Rossouw has been ruled out of the Tri-Nation series 2016 owing to an shoulder injury he picked up in the third ODI, Dean Elgar has been called in as replacement by South Africa for the remaining of the matches.

Barbados: South African batsman Rilee Rossouw has been ruled out of the ongoing Caribbean tri-nation series, which also features Australia, due to a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old, who will now head home to undergo surgery, dislocated his shoulder during his side’s 47-run win over Australia at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The incident took place when he crashed his shoulder into the ground after an awkward dive on the boundary line. He was immediately taken to the hospital for scans, ESPNcricinfo reported. LIVE CRICKET STREAMING: Watch Tri-Nation ODI Series 2016 between West Indies, South Africa and Australia here

Dean Elgar has been called in as Rossouw’s replacement at the expense of David Miller, who was dropped for the ongoing series. Rossouw had notched up a total of 68 runs in the two matches he played in the series, including his 61-run knock in the opening match against the hosts, which the AB de Villiers-led side went on to lose by four wickets.

Both South Africa and Australia are level on points as they have won their matches with a bonus point. South Africa will be happy to have gotten themselves off the mark in the series, after losing their first match against West Indies. All three teams now have a win and a loss under their belts. Aaron Finch’s heroics go in vain as South Africa beat Australia by 47 runs at Guyana and register their first win of the Tri-Nation Series 2016. Finch fought right till the end, but could not find good support at the other end. South Africa were clinical in their bowling performance, with everyone chipping in with wickets.

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