The tour comprises six ODIs with the first against Ireland on Sept 27 followed by five against South Africa beginning on Sept 30. Batsman Shaun Marsh and all-rounder James Faulkner have been ruled out of Australia's one-day series in South Africa later this month with injuries, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. Marsh has a fractured finger and Faulkner suffered a calf injury in training. "Unfortunately, due to the fracture being in the joint of the finger we have decided to take a more conservative approach, therefore he will not be available for the South Africa series. The tour comprises six ODIs with the first against Ireland on September 27 followed by five against South Africa beginning on September 30.

Source: The Hindu September 15, 2016 07:07 UTC