JP Duminy has withdrawn from South Africa's upcoming five-match ODI series against Australia due to a long-standing knee injury.

The all-rounder, who is suffering with chronic patella tendinopathy in his left knee, is expected to miss the next six weeks.

Commenting on the injury, Proteas team manager Mohammed Moosajee said: "JP aggravated his long-standing knee injury during the current T20 series against Australia.

"This is the same injury that plagued him during the Tri-series in Zimbabwe and caused him to miss the Champions League T20. The recommendation from the medical committee is that he returns back to South Africa for a six-week period of rest and rehabilitation, particularly ahead of a busy season at home and the ICC World Cup in three months."

Farhaan Behardien will replace Duminy in the squad, while Marchant de Lange has also been added.

Written by
Daniel Lewis