Western Province right-hand batsman HD Ackerman will travel to Zimbabwe with
the South African squad on Wednesday as back-up for opening batsman Gary
Kirsten, who has a stiff neck
Media Release03-Sep-2001Western Province right-hand batsman HD Ackerman will travel to Zimbabwe with
the South African squad on Wednesday as back-up for opening batsman Gary
Kirsten, who has a stiff neck.The convenor of national selectors, Rushdi Magiet, said today that Kirsten
would have a fitness test in Zimbabwe before the first Test (starting on
Friday September 7). If Kirsten is fit to play, Ackerman will return to
South Africa.Media Inquiries: Bronwyn Wilkinson Communications Director 083-212-8255
