T20 World Cup: Injuries force South Africa, New Zealand to make key changes to their squads

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• Both the sides have never won the T20 World Cup and would be eager to put up a strong challenge for the trophy this time.
• However, injuries have increased their concerns. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADSouth Africa add Stubbs, RickeltonThe runners-up of last T20 World Cup, South Africa have confirmed that the injured duo of batter Tony de Zorzi and all-rounder Donovan Ferreira will not be able to participate in the upcoming tournament due to injuries.
• de Zorzi has not been able to recover from a hamstring tear while Ferreira suffered a shoulder injury recently during an SA20 game. Middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs and wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton have been named the replacement for the injured duo. The Proteas are also unsure of the participation of hard-hitting batter David Miller and pacer Lungi Ngidi for the World Cup.
• Miller too was injured during the SA20 and in case he fails to recover, he will be replaced by Rubin Hermann. More from First Cricket India vs New Zealand Live Score 2nd T20 at Raipur: India eye another clinical performance after Nagpur victory Bangladesh T20 World Cup Participation LIVE Updates: Bangladesh approach ICC with fresh demand as drama deepensNgidi is expected to recover in time for the World Cup but might miss the three-T20I series against West Indies just prior to the showpiece tournament. SA updated squad: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs. New Zealand replace Milne with JamiesonInjury-prone fast bowler Adam Milne is set to miss another key tournament for New Zelaand as he has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a torn hamstring.
• Milne too suffered the injury during the SA20 tournament. Tall fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been named as the replacement of Milne.