Big setback for South Africa as David Miller ruled out of England T20I series

Big blow for South Africa as star batsman David Miller has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against England, starting on Wednesday, September 10, at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens. David Miller, who is known for his explosive batting, suffered a right hamstring strain while playing in The Hundred 2025 for the Northern Superchargers.

The explosive batter failed to recover in time from the injury, forcing him to miss all three T20I matches in England. Earlier, Miller also missed South Africa’s T20I tours to Zimbabwe and Australia.

David Miller ruled out of the T20I series against England

Despite his absence, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has decided not to call up a replacement, as they announced a young team to face the English side in the upcoming T20I series. Recently, the Proteas side had won the ODI series 2-1 against England and aimed for another victory on the tour.

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CSA said in an official statement on its social media handle, X: “David Miller has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against England due to a right hamstring strain. Miller sustained the injury during the final week of The Hundred while representing the Northern Superchargers. He has been unable to recover in time for the T20I series. No replacement has been named.”

Meanwhile, the former South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has been named as the bowling consultant for the upcoming T20I series against England. The CSA stated, “Albie Morkel joins the T20I support staff as a bowling consultant for the series.”

PROTEAS MEN T20I SQUAD UPDATE 🚨

David Miller has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series against England due to a right hamstring strain.

Miller sustained the injury during the final week of The Hundred while representing the Northern… pic.twitter.com/EkUm6Oa5Uu

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 9, 2025

The upcoming three-match T20 series between England and the South African side is all set to kick off at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday. After the T20I series opener, the action will shift to Old Trafford in Manchester before wrapping up at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Updated South Africa squad for T20I series against England:

Aiden Markram (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams.

Meanwhile, England and the Proteas side share a fierce rivalry, having faced each other 26 times in T20I cricket. South Africa holds a slight edge with 13 wins compared to England’s 12, while one match back in 2012 ended in a no-result.

Now, both teams are eager to add another thrilling chapter to this closely fought rivalry in the upcoming games.

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England vs South Africa T20I series schedule:

September 10: First T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

September 12: Second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester

September 14: Third T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

The Indian cricket fans can watch the T20I series live on the FanCode website and app. Additionally, the first two matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD channels. The third game will not be telecast in India.