Smith and Kallis to be Monitored

[AZ]

Saturday, 30 October 2010


Proteas captain, Graeme Smith, will be monitored for the next 24 to 48
hours after receiving a harsh blow to the fifth digit on his left hand
in the second One-Day International (ODI) against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi
on Friday evening. Smith's X-ray scans showed that there was no bone
fracture, and he will be examined closely ahead of the second ODI on
Sunday.


"Smith's X-ray scans show that there are no new fractures to his left
hand, only soft tissue swelling and bony contusion. He is under the care
of the physiotherapist and we will reassess his injury in the next day
or two," commented Team Manager, Dr Mohammed Moosajee.

Jacques Kallis, who was carried off the field because of severe cramping
will also be monitored closely in the next 24 hours.


"Kallis had to be connected to an intravenous line after suffering from
dehydration on the field. He was recovering from a viral infection which
triggered his initial bout of nausea and dizziness, which led to the
severe dehydration and cramping."


CSA Media Dept.

[Down2Earth]

lol akhtar was bowling at 90mph and kallis got cramp for taking singles? girl

[hur rizvi]

I dont think with this sort of fitness kallis will be able to last 5 days in a test match .....

[AZ]

^ he's sick, not physically unfit.

[CrIcKet_is_LiFe]

Lol really lukin for akhtar bowling to smith in the 2nd ODI :p

[MIG]

NOTW will be sending their man dressed as a nurse to ensure that Kallis does have what he says he has... Watch out Kallis ( get well soon !)

[hur rizvi]

Originally Posted by Ahmed Zulfiqar ^ he's sick, not physically unfit.

OK....


It would be good for PAkistan if he doesnt play test series

[hur rizvi]

Originally Posted by CrIcKet_is_LiFe Lol really lukin for akhtar bowling to smith in the 2nd ODI :p

This time he will try to break his RIBS .....

[AfghanCricketFan]

Originally Posted by Down2Earth lol akhtar was bowling at 90mph and kallis got cramp for taking singles? girl

now this is ridiculous he is just sick he is not used to UAE weather condition they are there after 8 years so it takes time for them to adopt to the environment he was in pain when he came to bat , but he did not give up he played well for a sick person no wonder he is one of the best cricketers of all time

[AfghanCricketFan]

Originally Posted by hur rizvi This time he will try to break his RIBS .....

wouldnt be good if he take his wicket or Smith is such dangerous player that Pak squad wants him out for the rest of the series ??

[Mobashir]

If these two don't play, and in the next ODI we injure Amla, Devilliers, Dumyny, then we may have a chance to not be whitewashed... And even then it will be a very litle chance...

[Amjid Javed]

Even with out these two start players the S.A would still give us a sound beating!

[Prince_Pathan]

thats what kallis gets for being so mota

am sure smith is ok too...hes a big lad

[JibranAnsari]

i think its better to lose against a full strength rathar than a side missing a few

[KingKhanWC]

Even if both are out it won't make much difference since SA won't be chasing more than 250 with our batting.

[Omar Malik]

Originally Posted by KingKhanWC Even if both are out it won't make much difference since SA won't be chasing more than 250 with our batting.

Exactly!

[Faisalabadimunda]

The way kallis was tumbling around with cramp in the 1st match i dont think he will play.