Josh Inglis' hopes of returning to Australia's Test team have taken a seismic blow after fracturing his finger a fortnight out from the series against South Africa.
Inglis was on Saturday ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against the Proteas, after being sent home for further scans and treatment on his right index finger.
Inglis was hurt while wicketkeeping in Australia's series-opening loss in Durban on Thursday. He remained behind the stumps after the blow and still batted at No.4.