South Africa faced a major setback in the second ODI in Raipur as left-arm quick Nandre Burger was forced to walk off the field mid-over after suffering what appeared to be a sudden injury.
The incident unfolded when Burger lost his run-up twice, stopping abruptly before delivering the ball. Moments later, he began hobbling and showing visible discomfort, prompting immediate concern from teammates and the umpires.
The South African physio rushed in to assess him, but after a brief evaluation, Burger was unable to continue bowling and slowly walked off the field.
What exactly happened?
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Burger seemed to pull a muscle or suffer a strain, likely in his leg, while trying to adjust his run-up.
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His inability to complete his stride and the noticeable limp indicated that the pain was significant enough to prevent him from bowling further.
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As a precaution, South Africa decided to remove him from the attack to avoid aggravating the injury.
South Africa will be hoping it’s not a major setback, especially with the pace bowler playing a key role in their limited-overs setup. An official update on Burger’s condition is expected soon.
