Anrich Nortje

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Nortje bettered his record of the best figures by a Proteas bowler in the T20 World Cups. He had earlier picked up 4/10 against Bangladesh

South Africa were dealt twins blows weeks ahead of the ODI World Cup after injured pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the tournament in India, head coach Rob Walter confirmed on Thursday. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have replaced the duo in the World Cup-bound squad. "It's hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas," Walter said. "We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action," he added. Nortje has a lower-back injury. The 29-year-old seamer experienced back spasms during the second ODI against Australia and underwent assessments and scans. Magala, on the other hand, has a left-knee problem. Both Nortje and Magala were part of South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the marquee event. However with the South Afr

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South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming three Test series against India due to a "persistent" injury. Cricket South Africa (CSA) did not specify the nature of injury and also did not name a replacement for Nortje who has taken 47 wickets in 12 Tests, including three five-wicket hauls. The first Test is slated to begin in Centurion from December 26. "Proteas bowler, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the three-match, Betway Test series against India, due to a persistent injury," CSA said in a statement. "He has unfortunately not recovered adequately for the expected Test match bowling loads and is currently consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery. No replacement will be brought in," it added. Nortje is well known for his exploits in the Indian Premier League where he plays for Delhi Capitals. The Capitals have retained Nortje and not compatriot Kagiso Rabada ahead of the IPL mega auction next month. Rabada will be leadin

Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje and Shabnim Ismail were named South Africa men's and women's Cricketer of the Year in their respective categories at CSA's virtual awards ceremony

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Having played a vital role in Delhi Capitals' emphatic 44-run win against the Chennai Super Kings, South African pacer Anrich Nortje will look to continue the same run of form in his debut IPL season

Delhi Capitals, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Tuesday announced Proteas placer Anrich Nortje as the replacement for England all-rounder Chris Woakes for the upcoming edition of the IPL

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The South African ODI team arrived here on Monday for a three-match series against India starting in Dharamsala from March 12. The 16-member side will be flying to the hill city on Monday itself while the Indian squad will reach the venue on Tuesday. The centrally contracted Indian players will undergo a series of medical tests at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to ascertain fitness as well as to assess workload. The visiting team is accompanied by Cricket South Africa's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shuaib Manjra, due to the prevalent novel coronavirus threat. India has recorded 39 cases so far, while the number of infected has gone beyond one lakh internationally. The series' second and third ODI will be played in Lucknow (March 15) and Kolkata (March 18). South Africa squad: Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Jon-Jon Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran ..