Australia have called up Nic Maddinson and uncapped Sam Harper to their Test squad ahead of the three-match series against the Proteas as more injuries hit the camp in South Africa.
Australian stars Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw appeared to have added their names to the growing injury list during the third and final ODI against the Proteas on Wednesday night.
Australia avoided a 3-0 ODI series defeat as rain brought South Africa’s chase to an early end in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Australia suffered yet another injury blow on tour in South Africa with the news that seamer Nathan Ellis will miss the final ODI on Wednesday with a side strain.
David Miller produced a career-best innings and Temba Bavuma added a century while the spinners dominated for the Proteas as they secured a second consecutive victory over Australia, winning the second ODI by 32 runs at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs in South Africa, and is doubt for the Test series that will follow, due to a fractured right index finger.