Harris suffers broken thumb

Paul Harris, South Africa's left-arm spinner, has suffered a fractured left thumb but will be able to play his part with the ball for the rest of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Harris picked up the injury before the match started on Wednesday, but because the toss had already taken place South Africa couldn't change their team. He didn't bat in South Africa's first innings, which was declared at nine down, and took the field wearing a protective plastic guard on his thumb.

When he was thrown the ball he resorted to tape as protection and didn't appear in too much pain during a short spell before tea on the second day. He struck in his second over to remove Imrul Kayes with a catch at short leg.

However, depending on the seriousness of the break Harris will be a doubtful starter for the second Test at Centurion Park next week. If South Africa look for another spin option fellow left-armer, Robin Peterson, would be the most likely choice after being in the squad for tours of India and England this year.

But given Bangladesh's problems against pace, the home side could be tempted to field an all-seam attack which would open the door for Monde Zondeki or Andre Nel.