Fractured wrist rules Aiden Markram out of third Test

The South Africa batsman will miss the final Test against India at Ranchi having sustained a fractured wrist after striking an object in frustration following his second-innings dismissal at Pune

South Africa opener Aiden Markram will miss the third Test against India at Ranchi having sustained a fractured wrist after striking an object in frustration following his second-innings dismissal at Pune.

A statement from Cricket South Africa stated the batsman will consult a specialist when he returns home.

“A CT scan of Aiden Markram’s wrist showed a fracture involving the wrist bones. The medical team has therefore ruled him out of the next Test match against India. Arrangements have been made for him to see a specialist on his return to South Africa for further management of the injury.”

Markram, who has averaged 9.75 in the first two Tests of the series, said his actions were “unacceptable” and he feels “hurt” having let his team down.

“It’s sad to be going home on this note and I completely understand what I’ve done wrong and take full accountability for it.

“It’s unacceptable in a Proteas environment and to let the team down is what hurts me the most. I’ve learned a lot from this and the other players I’m sure, have learned from it as well. 

“We understand in sport that emotions run high and sometimes the frustration gets the better of you as it did for me, but like I said, it’s no excuse. I’ve taken full responsibility for it, I have apologized to the team and hopefully I can make it up to them and the people of South Africa soon.”

Markram’s incident comes just days after Australia’s Mitchell Marsh broke his hand after punching a wall following his dismissal during Western Australia's clash with Tasmania.