NEW DELHI: South Africa’s hopes for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 suffered a blow as quick bowler Anrich Nortje was dominated out as a consequence of a again harm.
The 31-year-old, who was additionally sidelined from the rest of the SA20 for the Pretoria Capitals, underwent scans on Monday that confirmed the severity of his situation.
Nortje, initially named in South Africa’s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, shall be unavailable for the match, the place the Proteas are set to start their marketing campaign towards Afghanistan on 21 February in Karachi, Pakistan.
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The crew has but to announce a substitute for the tempo spearhead.
Including a glimmer of hope, Lungi Ngidi has been included within the squad, marking his return to worldwide cricket after a groin harm sidelined him since October 2024.
South Africa has retained the core group of gamers that reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Males’s Cricket World Cup, with 10 of the 15 members from that squad retained.
The squad additionally contains 4 new faces – Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder – all desirous to make an influence of their maiden 50-over ICC match.
Head coach Rob Walter expressed optimism in regards to the squad’s prospects. “This squad boasts a wealth of expertise, with many gamers having persistently carried out in high-pressure conditions. That form of expertise is invaluable in a match like this,” Walter stated.
South Africa’s latest performances in ICC occasions have raised hopes of clinching a serious title. Walter added, “Our latest performances at ICC occasions present that we’re able to reaching the latter phases of worldwide tournaments. We’re desirous to take the subsequent step and go even additional in pursuit of the coveted silverware.”
South Africa purpose to construct momentum towards a powerful marketing campaign, at the same time as they navigate the setback of Nortje’s absence.
South Africa Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.
