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Anrich Nortje hopeful for South Africa national team call-up for 2026 T20I World Cup

Anrich Nortje hopeful for South Africa national team call-up for 2026 T20I World Cup

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South African pacer Anrich Nortje is hoping to receive a call-up to the national team for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka. He described the last two months as the ideal build-up for his complete international comeback. Nortje returned to the action in the SA20 tournament, playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where he picked up a four-wicket haul (4/13) against Paarl Royals, who were bundled out for just 49 runs, the lowest score ever in the SA20 tournament. “Hopefully I get selected but for now it’s just to try and build, take it game by game and day by day,” Nortje was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “I had a nice little build up starting with the CSA T20 challenge and then got the call up for the India series. I’d call it the ideal build up. From here on it’s just to try and execute and work on one or two things. It’s also so busy, so it’s just to try and keep …

Temba Bavuma to lead SA in ODIs against India, Aiden Markram to captain T20I side, Anrich Nortje returns | Cricket News

Temba Bavuma to lead SA in ODIs against India, Aiden Markram to captain T20I side, Anrich Nortje returns | Cricket News

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Temba Bavuma was on Friday named as South Africa’s captain in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, but premier pacer Kagiso Rabada will return home to recover from a rib injury that he sustained in a training session ahead of the ongoing Test series. Bavuma is currently leading the Proteas in the two-match Test series against India. Quinton de Kock, who had recently come out of ODI retirement, has been named in the squad . De Kock was named player of the ODI series against Pakistan recently after topping the chart with 232 runs from three innings that included a hundred and two fifties. However, Luhan de Pretorius, who was SA’s second highest run-getter in the away ODI series against Pakistan, was not included in the squad for India series. India and South Africa will face-off in a three-match ODI series between November 30 to December 6. Markram, Nortje return to T20I Top-order batter Aiden Markram, who was rested from the T20Is against Pakistan after leading the side in the Test series, will take …

Anrich Nortje hopeful for South Africa national team call-up for 2026 T20I World Cup

Anrich Nortje on not playing for South Africa regularly: ‘They haven’t pressed on my button’ | Cricket News

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South Africa’s Anrich Nortje is one of the quickest bowlers going around in world cricket. Not only is he quick, but he also has the skills to move the ball in both directions at his nasty pace. However, as it always happens with fast bowlers, Nortje has had his fair share of issues with injuries in the last year. In fact, after the 2024 T20 World Cup co-hosted in the West Indies and the USA, he has not been seen in a Proteas jersey. Although he was picked in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, he was once again not fit, and for the upcoming World Test Championship, he has not been named in the squad. “I’ve been available for the last year, from before the World Cup to December, and only got selected again in December to play,” Nortje said, speaking to Sports Boom. “There were a few series I wasn’t picked for, mostly to give opportunities to others. So, from my side, I’ve been available to play for the country, but they …

Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News

Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News

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Fast bowler Corbin Bosch has been named in South Africa’s 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in Pakistan and in the UAE later this month. The 30-year-old, who made his One-Day International (ODI) debut against Pakistan in December, replaced the injured Anrich Nortje. Meanwhile, left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka has also been added to the squad as a travelling reserve. Bosch and Maphaka, along with opener Tony de Zorzi, depart for Karachi on Sunday to join the squad for the remainder of the tri-nation ODI series. Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has joined the support staff as a consultant for both the tri-nation series and the Champions Trophy. Story continues below this ad Who is Corbin Bosch? Corbin Bosch made a sensational Test debut in the first Test against Pakistan with a great all-round showing. He took a wicket with his first ball, on his way to fine figures of four for 63. He then counter-attacked smartly with the bat, coming in at 191 for seven and refusing to be pinned …

After losing Anrich Nortje, South Africa’s injury concerns keep getting worse

After losing Anrich Nortje, South Africa’s injury concerns keep getting worse

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In 2024, South Africa managed to break their semi-final jinx by making it to the finals of the T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship. And even as another edition of SA20 continues to make headlines, with Champions Trophy around the corner South Africa are facing a massive headache. Fast bowling, which has been Proteas biggest strength over the years is suddenly looking thin with at least nine of their premier pacers down with injuries and doubtful for Champions Trophy. Last week, news emerged that their star pacer Anrich Nortje, who is capable of clocking 150kmph consistently, will miss the Champions Trophy because of a back injury. And now, the latest blow is around Gerald Coetzee, who has been ruled out of the entire SA20 for Joburg Super Kings because of a hamstring injury. Though South Africa are hopeful that he will be fit for the Champions Trophy, it remains race against time for the pace to get fit. “We actually did a count last night,” Albie Morkel, JSK’s assistant coach said after their …

Top 3 Possible Replacements for Anrich Nortje in IPL 2025

Top 3 Possible Replacements for Anrich Nortje in IPL 2025

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South African pacer Anrich Nortje was brought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whooping INR 6.50 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Anrich Nortje made his maiden IPL appearance in the 2020 edition for Delhi Capitals. In his first season, Nortje picked up 22 wickets and helped Delhi Capitals qualify for the final for the first time. In the last season(IPL 2024), he struggled with his rhythm as he was returning to action after a lengthy injury layoff. Despite his poor performance in the 2024 season, KKR acquired him for INR 6.50 Crore in the IPL auction 2025. While Anrich Nortje was expected to fire up the KKR’s bowling unit, the South African pacer’s participation in the IPL 2025 remains unanswered after CSA confirmed his unavailability for the Champions Trophy 2025. Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the rest of the SA20 2025 and the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury. While there was a considerable gap between the CT 2025 and IPL 2025, his availability for the cash-rich league is …

Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 with back injury

Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 with back injury

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South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the rest of the SA20 2025 and upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury. Initially, Anrich Nortje was named in the South Africa squad for Champions Trophy 2025 which was set to begin on 19 February 2025. Notably, the South African pacer has not played any international cricket since the T20 World Cup 2024 final in June last year. A release said Nortje “underwent scans on Monday afternoon which revealed the extent of the injury. He is not expected to recover in time” to play in the Champions Trophy. As per the South Africa Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, the Proteas will play the first match against Afghanistan on February 21 at National Stadium, Karachi. Nortje was last on the field on December 2 in the Abu Dhabi T10 but was included in South Africa’s recent white-ball series against Pakistan. But Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the T20I series against Pakistan after David Miller’s yorker fractured his toe during a net session. Later …

South Africa suffer blow as injury rules out Anrich Nortje from Champions Trophy | Cricket News

South Africa suffer blow as injury rules out Anrich Nortje from Champions Trophy | Cricket News

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South Africa suffered a setback on Wednesday as pacer Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy and the ongoing SA20 league due to an injury. “Pretoria Capitals fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the Betway SA20 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due a back injury,” Cricket South Africa said in a statement. “The 31-year-old, who was initially named in the Champions Trophy squad, underwent scans on Monday afternoon which revealed the extent of the injury. He is not expected to recover in time for the 50-over tournament, where South Africa will begin their campaign on 21 February against Afghanistan in Karachi, Pakistan. His replacement will be announced in due course,” it added. Wishing our speedster a speedy and full recovery. 💪 We’ll miss your electric pace this season, but we’re all behind you, Anrich! 🩵#RoarSaamMore #BetwaySA20 #PCvSEC pic.twitter.com/VcsRgAspk5 — Pretoria Capitals (@PretoriaCapsSA) January 15, 2025 Nortje was recently acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2025 auctions. It’s still unclear if …

After losing Anrich Nortje, South Africa’s injury concerns keep getting worse

South Africa announce Champions Trophy squad: Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi return after long injury layoff | Cricket News

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South Africa has included fast bowlers Anrich Notje and Lungi Ngidi in their Champions Trophy squad, which will be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9. Anrich Nortje has not in the 50-over format since September 2023. The pacer had been sidelined with a stress fracture in his back, forcing him to miss the 2023 ODI World Cup 2023 and South Africa’s home summer. Meanwhile, Lungi Ngidi has been out of international cricket since October 2024 due to a groin injury. Temba Bavuma will lead the 15-member squad. South Africa have largely stuck with the core group that powered them to the semi-finals of the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup, retaining 10 of the 15 players for the Champions Trophy. South Africa are in group B of the Champions Trophy and begins their campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21. They then play Australia in Rawalpindi on February 25 and their final group game is against England on March 1. “This squad boasts a wealth of experience, with many …

Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 with back injury

Anrich Nortje Ruled Out for Pakistan T20Is due to Injury

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The 31-year-old Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series of Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25 after breaking his left foot toe. Nortje was initially left out of the opening match after scans revealed a fracture. Nortje will be consulting an orthopaedic specialist to determine his recovery time. Meanwhile, uncapped seamer Dayyaan Galiem has been added to South Africa’s squad as a replacement for the two remaining matches. Nortje last played in the Abu Dhabi T10 earlier this month, but has not played an international match since T20 World Cup final in June. TEAM UPDATE 🗞 Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the KFC T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan and the proceeding three-match One-Day International series due to a left toe injury. The 31-year-old was initially ruled… pic.twitter.com/zUAarcF6uC — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 12, 2024 He was expected to be part of ODI squad with an eye on next year’s Champions Trophy, but is unlikely to be part of ODI squad to …