KOLKATA – South Africa’s leading batsman AB de Villiers suffered a thigh strain during their World Cup win over India but is not ruled out for Tuesday’s match against Ireland, a team spokesperson said. “It is a grade one strain to the left quad muscle. The medical team are taking it one day at a time … he has not been ruled out,” the South African team spokesperson told Reuters in a text message. It remains to be seen, however, if the South Africans risk their most prolific scorer for Tuesday’s match. De Villiers needed a runner during his 52-run knock against India on Saturday during South Africa’s thrilling three-wicket win against the co-hosts.
