Cricket-Injured Rabada out of ODI series in Australia
Rabada underwent a scan on Monday following an inflammation of his right ankle, Cricket South Africa said in a statement, after which the 30-year-old was ruled out of the three-match series.
"He will remain in Australia and undergo rehabilitation under the supervision of the Proteas medical staff," the statement read.
Left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka, who finished as the leading wicket-taker in the preceding T20 series between the sides, has been added to the squad but was not picked for the series opener.
(Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Michael Perry)
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