A day after winning the ZIM vs SA 1st Test 2025, South Africa have been dealt a blow with captain Keshav Maharaj being ruled out of the second and final match, which starts on July 6. As announced via a social media post, Cricket South Africa stated that Maharaj suffered a left groin strain during Day 3 of the first Test while batting and will fly back home to reassess the injury. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder will take over the captain's role from Maharaj, who has been replaced by Senuran Muthusamy in the squad. Meanwhile, pacer Lungi Ngidi has been released from the squad owing to good performances from the fast bowling unit in the first Test. South Africa Defeat Zimbabwe By 328 Runs in 1st Test 2025; Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch Shine As Proteas Hand ZIM Their Heaviest Loss Against SA.

Keshav Maharaj Ruled Out of ZIM vs SA 2nd Test 2025

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