JP Duminy and Morne Morkel set to return for South Africa but Dale Steyn is a doubt
Saturday 7 November 2015 15:25, UK
South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy and fast bowler Morne Morkel are expected to be fit for the second Test against India.
However, the Proteas will assess the fitness of leading paceman Dale Steyn on Thursday.
South Africa lost the first Test by 108 runs in Mohali on Saturday and now travel to Bengaluru ahead of the second Test in the four-match series which starts on November 14.
Steyn played in the series opener but suffered a groin strain on the first day, after taking 0-30 from 11 overs, and did not bowl in India's second innings.
All three players would be expected to start the second Test if fit, but that is no certainty according to team manager Mohammed Moosajee.
"JP Duminy had the stitches removed from this right hand laceration two days ago. He will have a net session in the next couple of days and should be available for selection for the second Test match in Bengaluru," said Moosajee.
"Morne Morkel has fully recovered from a right quad strain, if the [first] Test had started a day later he probably would have been available for selection.
"The only fitness concern we have at the moment is Dale Steyn. He is still recovering from the groin strain he sustained during this Test match. He will have a fitness test two days before the second Test match before a final call on his availability is made."
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