Johannesburg, Sept. 13 -- Pacer Ottneil Baartman has been ruled out of South Africa's ODI series against Australia after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the opening first-class match of the season, according to Cricinfo.

According to Cricinfo, Baartman bowled just five overs for the Dolphins and did not bat in their second innings. He will undergo further medical assessments to determine the extent of the injury and his rehabilitation timeline.

Duan Jansen, who is currently with South Africa's second-string squad in Namibia, has been called up as his replacement.

South Africa will host Australia in a three-match ODI series, with the opening game scheduled for September 24. With the 2027 ODI World Cup set to be jointly hosted ...