South Africa v/s India: Aiden Markram to lead Proteas for remaining ODIs

In a Deja Vu moment for Graeme Smith or Proteas fans, Cricket South Africa appointed 23-year-old batsman Aiden Markram as the stand-in captain for the remaining ODIs against Team India.

Taking to their Twitter account, the cricketing body shared an image of Markram with the caption, “Congratulations to @AidzMarkram who has been appointed as stand-in captain for the remainder of the @Momentum_za series against India. All the best #SAvIND #ProteaFire.”

Congratulations to @AidzMarkram who has been appointed as stand-in captain for the remainder of the @Momentum_za series against India. All the best #SAvIND #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/BtoMvaEgmd

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 3, 2018

Markram will replace Faf du Plessis, who injured his right index finger during the first ODI at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on Thursday.

Further assessment and investigation revealed a fracture which will require three-six weeks to heal.

He will undergo a period of rest and rehabilitation with the aim of being fit for the first Sunfoil Test match against Australia starting in Durban on March 1.

The selectors have included Farhaan Behardien as Du Plessis’ replacement, with Multiply Titans wicket-keeper batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, earning his maiden ODI call-up as …read more