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19-Sep-2009 16:15:00 GMT
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Centurion

Gibbs to Miss Opening Game Against Lanka

Centurion: Herschelle Gibbs, the South Africa opener, will miss the opening game of the Champions Trophy against Sri Lanka on September 22 because of a rib injury but is likely to recover in time for the rest of the games.

Gibbs picked up the injury during the warm-up game against West Indies on Friday after he took evasive action at the non-striker's end to avoid a straight drive from Graeme Smith. He retired hurt after scoring a 40-ball 38.

"Herschelle suffered a minor rib and intercostal injury in the warm-up match against the West Indies at Potchefstroom on Friday," Brandon Jackson, the South African physiotherapist said.

"We will reassess his position after Tuesday's match with the aim of getting him back on the field either for the New Zealand match on Thursday or the one against England next Sunday."


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South Africa vs Sri Lanka - 1st Match, Group B
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Herschelle Gibbs
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