South Africa's seam bowling stocks hit by Maphaka hamstring injury

South Africa's preparations for their home ODI series against Australia have been disrupted by the loss of fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to a hamstring injury. The pace bowler's withdrawal comes as the Proteas prepare to face the touring Australian side, with the first of three matches scheduled to commence in Durban on Thursday.

Maphaka's absence represents the latest in a string of setbacks affecting South Africa's seaming department. The injury to the young fast bowler compounds concerns over the depth and availability of the team's pace bowling resources heading into the series.

The withdrawal forces South Africa's selectors to reassess their bowling options for the series opener and beyond. The Proteas will need to draw upon alternative pace bowling resources as they seek to build momentum in the home ODI campaign against one of world cricket's traditional powerhouses.

Full squad details and further team updates are expected to be confirmed by Cricket South Africa ahead of the first ODI in Durban.