Big Blow For South Africa As Tristian Stubbs Ruled Out Of Second Test, Replacement Named

Matthew Breetzke on Thursday replaced Tristian Stubbs in the South Africa squad for the second Test against Australia beginning October 18 in Gqeberha. "There is one change to the squad from the first Test, with batter Matthew Breetzke replacing Tristan Stubbs, while Ryan Rickelton will take over the wicketkeeping duties for the second Test," said Cricket South Africa in a statement. Tony de Zorzi was not considered for selection as the left-hander continues his recovery from a left hamstring injury.

South Africa lost the opening game of the three-match series by 214 runs.

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, and Kyle Verreynne.

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