Senior power hitter David Miller was pulled off the pitch in the ongoing SA20 2025–26 due to injury, adding to South Africa’s already mounting list of fitness concerns ahead of the major event. This is another setback in their preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
While fielding for the Paarl Royals against the Johannesburg Super Kings, David Miller—a vital component of the Proteas’ white-ball system and a player with a wealth of experience, particularly in the subcontinent conditions—suspectedly suffered a groin injury. He missed his opportunity to bat in the Royals’ chase after leaving the field in the sixteenth over due to obvious injuries sustained during the game.
David Miller injury is still being evaluated in its entirety, but the timing couldn’t be worse for South Africa, whose T20 World Cup campaign is rapidly approaching. Any serious injury worries for David Miller would put more strain on a South African side already beset by injuries, as the twenty-team competition is little over two weeks away.
When asked how he felt after the on-field incident, David Miller was open about his health after the game.
“I’m not sure; we’ll find out when I pick up tomorrow. “Obviously not ideal,” he remarked.
The latest in a series of injury worries for the Proteas is Miller’s setback. Tony de Zorzi is still recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained in December, while all-rounder Donovan Ferreira is also seriously doubtful for the World Cup after sustaining a possible fractured shoulder injury during the franchise-based T20 competition.
The first matchup is between South Africa and Canada.
If Miller, one of their most potent batters, is sidelined, the Proteas will have to struggle hard to assemble a fully healthy squad for the T20 World Cup, with finishing alternatives and squad balance being crucial considerations. On February 9, the 2024 finalists will play Canada in Ahmedabad to begin their campaign. In the league stage, they will also play New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates from Group D.
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