South Africa’s all-rounder Donovan Ferreira may miss the upcoming 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka due to a shoulder injury sustained while playing for Joburg Super Kings. Ferreira injured his left shoulder while fielding, leading to doubts about his participation in the tournament.
Ferreira, who was captaining Joburg Kings in place of the injured Faf du Plessis, expressed concerns about his injury post-match and is set to undergo a scan. Reports indicate that he has suffered a shoulder fracture, ruling him out of the remaining SA20 matches.
The absence of Ferreira poses a challenge for South Africa’s T20 World Cup squad as he was a key player selected as a finisher and backup wicketkeeper. Potential replacements include Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, and Tristan Stubbs, with fitness concerns looming over the team ahead of the tournament.
South Africa, placed in Group D of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, will kick off their campaign against Canada on February 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
