Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named Rubin Hermann as the replacement for Dewald Brevis, who has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury. The uncapped wicketkeeper-batter will join the squad for the remaining matches as South Africa look to bounce back from their narrow defeat in the opening game.
Brevis’ absence was felt in the first ODI, where South Africa lost by just two wickets after struggling to add crucial runs in the lower middle order. Hermann, 28, brings strong domestic credentials to the side — he has scored 1,699 runs in 41 List A matches at an impressive average of 49.97, including six centuries and six half-centuries. His consistency and ability to anchor innings make him a promising addition to the national setup.
Having already represented South Africa in six T20 Internationals, Hermann is expected to transition smoothly into the ODI format. His inclusion offers South Africa a chance to strengthen their batting depth and inject fresh energy into the lineup.
The second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa takes place today, with Pakistan eyeing a series win and the visitors aiming to level the contest. Fans will be watching closely to see if Rubin Hermann makes his much-anticipated ODI debut and helps his side turn the series around.
