Josh Inglis Set To Re-enter Australia Squad For 2nd Test vs South Africa: Report

Josh Inglis might play AUS vs SA 2nd Test (Source: AFP)Australia have received a major boost ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis set to rejoin the squad this weekend. The Australian player is recovering from a fractured right index finger and is making progress towards returning to action. His return could also put him in contention for the second T20I against South Africa, depending on his recovery and match fitness.Josh Inglis Likely To Rejoin For AUS vs SA 2nd Test- ReportAccording to a report by Daniel Cherny of Code Sports, Josh Inglis is expected to link up with the Australian squad before the second Test against South Africa. His return is a positive sign for Australia, who have been without the wicketkeeper-batter since he suffered the injury during the first ODI in Durban. The star player has played five Tests so far, mostly as a specialist batter, and has batted in different positions between No. 4 and No. 7.It is important to note that in these 5 matches, he made 184 runs at a strike rate of 80.70 and an average of 26.28.ALSO READ"Sad For The Ultimate Format": Fans React To Low Turnout In Durban For SA vs AUS 1st TestInglis made an impressive start to his Test career by scoring a century on debut against Sri Lanka in early 2025. However, he has struggled to produce big scores in his following six innings.Daniel Cherny @DanielCherny Some good news for Australia: Josh Inglis will return to South Africa this week and may yet feature in the Test series. What Happened To Josh Inglis During The First ODI?Josh Inglis fractured his right index finger while keeping wickets during South Africa’s innings in the first ODI in Durban. Despite the injury, he remained on the field and later came out to bat for Australia. He scored three runs before being dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep against Bjorn Fortuin.Following the match, Inglis returned to Perth for scans and treatment. The injury ruled him out of the remaining two ODIs against South Africa.Josh Inglis also missed the ongoing first Test in Durban. Australia added Sam Harper as wicketkeeping cover and called Nic Maddinson into the Test squad as part of the changes.Inglis is expected to be available from the second Test onwards, but his participation will depend on his recovery and fitness. Rejoining the squad will allow Australia's medical staff to look at his progress before making a final decision.ALSO READRecords That Sanju Samson Can Achieve In India vs West Indies 3rd T20I