A lengthy injury list in the bowling department poses a conundrum for South Africa as they decide on the line-up for the second test against Bangladesh starting on Friday, captain Faf du Plessis said.
\nMorne Morkel is the latest victim, ruled out for six weeks by a side strain suffered in the 333-run first test victory in Potchefstroom. He joins Chris Morris, Vernon Philander and Dale Steyn on the sidelines.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re very unlucky in that we have four bowlers injured at the same time; we\u2019ve never faced with a scenario like this. From a selection point of view you want to make sure the venom in your bowling attack is still the same,\u201d Du Plessis told a news conference on Thursday.
\n\u201cWith Morne, KG (Kagiso Rabada), Dale and Vernon there is an expectation of what you are going to get, if you don\u2019t have those guys you are not always sure.\u201d
\nRabada, 22, will probably open with Duanne Olivier and Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo or uncapped Dane Paterson, called up as Morkel\u2019s replacement, will compete for the other two seamer slots.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s important for us to look at how we can best balance the side but still have a strong bowling attack. With big players missing\u201a especially against teams like Bangladesh\u201a it\u2019s important to see what your resources are,\u201d Du Plessis said.
\nSouth Africa have ordered a green top for the test after a lifeless pitch in Potchefstroom in the first match.
\n\u201cThere is more grass on the wicket and I think it hasn\u2019t been rolled as flat as it was in Potch. So there should be more pace and bounce,\u201d the captain added.
\n\u201cWe want another dominant performance. If we are honest with ourselves, in conditions like this it is important that we do that against Bangladesh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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