Baartman withdraws from South Africa series against Australia due to injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
South Africa has replaced Baartman in the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Baartman was ruled out of the tour due to an undisclosed injury. Duan Jansen has been selected as the official replacement for the series. This development marks the second roster change for South Africa after Kagiso Rabada was previously ruled out. The team will now proceed with Jansen as they prepare for their scheduled matches against Australia.
- •Baartman is out of the South Africa ODI squad for the Australia series.
- •Duan Jansen replaces Baartman in the touring party.
- •Kagiso Rabada is also ruled out of the South Africa roster.
- •The series against Australia remains the focus for the updated squad.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — After Kagiso Rabada, South Africa lose another pacer as Ottneil Baartman ruled out of Australia ODIs
- 8:30 AMESPNcricinfo — Injured Baartman out of Australia ODIs, Duan Jansen named replacement
"Ottneil Baartman will miss the forthcoming ODI series against Australia due to a hamstring injury, prompting the inclusion of Duan Jansen as his replacement in the South African team. This setback intensifies South Africa's pace bowling challenges, especially with Kagiso Rabada also sidelined. Gerald Coetzee is rejoining the ODI squad as the team prepares for the three-match series kicking off on September 24.
"Baartman is the second South Africa player to be ruled out, after Kagiso Rabada
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:18 PMAfter Kagiso Rabada, South Africa lose another pacer as Ottneil Baartman ruled out of Australia ODIs
Ottneil Baartman will miss the forthcoming ODI series against Australia due to a hamstring injury, prompting the inclusion of Duan Jansen as his replacement in the South African team. This setback intensifies South Africa's pace bowling challenges, especially with Kagiso Rabada also sidelined. Gerald Coetzee is rejoining the ODI squad as the team prepares for the three-match series kicking off on September 24.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 13, 2026, 8:30 AMInjured Baartman out of Australia ODIs, Duan Jansen named replacement
Baartman is the second South Africa player to be ruled out, after Kagiso Rabada
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