ICC World Cup 2019 | Dale Steyn ruled out of World Cup; Beuran Hendricks called as replacement

Steyn was tipped to make his return with the national team in the upcoming match against India on June 5. However, reports have revealed that the veteran fast-bowler will not play a part in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 due to injury. Steyn has suffered a shoulder injury during the practice sessions and did not feature in the two matches England and Bangladesh.

Proteas Left-arm pacer Beuran Hendricks has been approved as his replacement for the remainder of the global competition as they gear up to face-off against India in Southampton. Meanwhile, the Proteas will miss the injured Lungi Ngidi, who was looking forward to playing against India and avenge the thrashing in the bilateral series in South Africa.

"I'm looking forward to India. When they came here, they had a good series against us. So in my mind I believe we owe them one. It would be a very exciting game for me. I'm sure it will be for all the guys as well.

"They're a great team don't take that away from them. But when they had a good series here, we were missing a few players. With those guys back, we'll see how it evens out a bit," Ngidi had said ahead of the start of the tournament.