Ottneil Baartman suffers injury ahead of Australia ODI series

South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman suffered a left hamstring injury during a domestic match for Dolphins. Baartman bowled only five overs before leaving the field during Dolphins' defeat against Titans. The injury has ruled him out of the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

Baartman will undergo further assessment to determine the extent of the damage. South Africa have already lost Kagiso Rabada to injury ahead of the tour. The team will need to manage their pace bowling resources carefully.

Duan Jansen has been called up as replacement for the three-match series. Baartman's absence adds to South Africa's injury concerns before the limited-overs tour.