Anrich Nortje Champions Trophy 2025: The South African team has suffered a major setback. Team's fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury. Nortje is struggling with a back injury and due to this he has to be out of the tournament. The exclusion of the fast bowler is a big blow for the Proteas team. With his speed, Nortje has the power to destroy any batting lineup.
South Africa got a huge blow
Even before the start of the Champions Trophy, which is going to start from February 19, South Africa has got a shock. The team's fast bowler Enrique Nortje is out of the tournament due to injury. Nortje has a back problem and due to this he will not be seen performing in next month's tournament.
🚨 ANRICH NORTJE – RULED OUT OF SA20 AND CHAMPIONS TROPHY. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/wuccrPSPlA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 15, 2025
Due to injury, Nortje was not even seen in the ODI World Cup played on Indian soil. He played his last ODI match 15 months ago. On Monday, the fast bowler was taken for scanning, where his injury could be detected. According to the medical report, he will not be fit till the Champions Trophy.
Last match played in T-20 World Cup
Anrich Nortje played his last international match for South Africa in the final of the T-20 World Cup, where the Proteas team had to face defeat at the hands of India. Since then he has not been a part of the South Africa team. However, he was selected in the squad for the Champions Trophy. Nortje will not be seen playing in the remaining matches of the South Africa T-20 League. Nortje is known for defeating even the biggest batsmen with his speed. The South African team has not yet announced the replacement of Nortje.
South Africa in Group B
South Africa has been placed in Group B in the Champions Trophy. The Proteas team will start its campaign against Afghanistan on 21 February. After this the team will face Australia and England.
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