Josh Inglis Ruled Out Of Australia vs South Africa ODIs, Likely To Miss Test Series Too

Josh Inglis for Australia (Source: AFP Photos)In a significant development, Australia will miss the services of Josh Inglis for the remainder of Australia vs South Africa ODIs, which are currently ongoing. Inglis, who fractured his finger during the AUS vs SA 1st ODI, may also miss the upcoming three-match Test series between the two sides, which begins on October 9.Cricket.com.au confirmed on Saturday the Josh Inglis's injury setback has worsened. He broke his right index finger while keeping wickets at Kingsmead, Durban. Despite that, he kept wickets for the rest of the innings and also came to bat at his usual No. 4 position.Later, things got worse once the match ended. In a statement, Cricket Australia said his availability for the three-match Test series between Australia and South Africa is ‘subject to further assessment and progress'. He is currently heading to Perth for medical scans.Australia Confirm No Josh Inglis Replacement Required For South Africa ODIsHowever, Australia have not opted for a replacement for Inglis for the remaining two ODIs against South Africa, to be held in Johannesburg (Sunday) and Potchefstroom (Wednesday).This means Alex Carey, who has been in Australia’s ODI squad for South Africa, will keep behind the stumps in Inglis’ absence.Also Read: How Ball Tampering Unfolded When Australia Last Toured South Africa For TestsBoth Inglis and Carey have been picked in Australia’s Test squad for South Africa as well. There, however, Carey is a first-choice keeper. So, it would be interesting to see whether Cricket Australia opt for a Josh Inglis replacement for the red-ball series.More to follow...