Cobras speedster Dane Paterson has been called up to replace the injured Morne Morkel for the second Test against Bangladesh. 

Paterson replaces Morne Morkel, who sustained a Grade two tear to the left abdominal oblique muscle during the 333-run victory at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Monday.

Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee explained the injury: ‘Morne complained of a sharp pain to his left side yesterday and immediately aborted his bowling spell. Subsequent scans this morning confirmed a Grade two tear to the left abdominal oblique muscle, which rules him out for the remainder of the series. He will need a 4-6 week recovery period and will target a return for the T20 Global League in November.’

Paterson has taken 285 wickets at an average of 23.24 and an economy of 3.14.

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The squad will travel to Bloemfontein on Tuesday.

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