Proteas batter David Bedingham suffers fractured toe ahead of WTC final
18th April 2025
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Proteas batter David Bedingham has suffered a fractured toe while playing for English county side Durham ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia that starts on 11 June.
Bedingham was injured on his way to scoring 58 in the first innings against Warwickshire last week and only came to bat at number 8 in the second innings, where he made 45.
Durham said in a statement: "David Bedingham suffered a knock on his toe when batting last week and a scan has revealed a fracture.
"Durham's Science and Medicine team will continue to assess Bedingham regularly ahead of a return to play."
The news comes after Proteas captain Temba Bavuma missed the domestic First-Class final in South Africa, where he was to line up for the Lions against the Titans, due to an elbow issue.
Proteas wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, meanwhile, started his English county stint with Nottinghamshire by hitting an unbeaten 128 in the first innings against Essex.
Seam bowler Dane Paterson is also currently in England and is due to begin his county duties with Middlesex against Glamorgan in a First-Class fixture this weekend.
The Proteas have no competitive matches scheduled ahead of the WTC final, that will take place at Lord's, but have several players involved at the on-going Indian Premier League (IPL).
