Williams replaces Maphaka as South Africa faces hamstring issues
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:59 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
South Africa has named Williams as a replacement for Maphaka amid a growing hamstring crisis in the ODI series against Australia. Key players Rabada, Baartman, and Ngidi are all sidelined due to hamstring injuries. This development raises concerns for the team's depth and performance, as they prepare to compete against a strong Australian side. The series is crucial for South Africa's standing in international cricket, adding pressure as it navigates these injury setbacks.
- •Williams replaces Maphaka for the ODI series.
- •Rabada, Baartman, and Ngidi are out with injuries.
- •The ODI series is ongoing against Australia.
- •Injuries are raising concerns for South Africa's squad depth.
- 7:59 AMESPNcricinfo — Williams replaces Maphaka as SA's hamstring crisis intensifies
"Rabada, Baartman and Ngidi are already out of the ODI series against Australia with hamstring issues
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