Burger Ruled Out Of Ongoing Ireland ODI series And Bangladesh Test Tour

Burger Ruled Out Of Ongoing Ireland ODI series And Bangladesh Test Tour

ABU DHABI: Proteas Men’s fast bowler Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the remainder of the One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland and the upcoming Test tour of Bangladesh due to a lumbar stress reaction.

The 29-year-old experienced discomfort in his lower back, and subsequent scans revealed the injury. He will return home and undergo further assessments.

His replacement for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh will be announced in due course.

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