Nortje, Champions Trophy

Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy
The latest injury setback for the 31-year old was announced by Cricket South Africa a day after he was named in the 15-man squad for the tournament in Pakistan and UAE next month
South Africa fast bowler Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy
South Africa’s Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury, the latest in a long line of setbacks for the fast bowler.
Injured Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy: Details here
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy and the rest of the SA20, due to a back injury. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the news on Wednesday. Nortje's injury was revealed after he underwent scans on Monday afternoon.
Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out due to back injury
Though South Africa are yet to name a replacement for injured pacer Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee is believed to be the likely candidate as he was in a direct shoot-out with the 31-year-old for a spot in the Proteas attack.
Anrich Nortjé’s pace can be a point of difference for Proteas in Champions Trophy
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Anrich Nortje's Unfortunate Champions Trophy Exit
South African cricketer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. This is the third ICC event he will miss due to injury setbacks. Previously a standout in the T20 World Cup,
South Africa's Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury. The 31-year-old was initially named in the Proteas' 15-man squad for the 50-over tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 with back injury
Check out as Anrich Nortje is ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 and will miss the remainder of the SA20 League only on.
Anrich Nortje ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy after suffering back injury
Nortje also missed South Africa's previous participation in an ICC event - the Cricket World Cup in 2023 in India - due to a stress fracture in his back. The 31-year-old's steady variation, bounce and pace have been pivotal in South Africa's pace unit in the white-ball format, proven by his 36 wickets in 22 ODIs and 53 wickets in 42 T20Is.
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Nortje has not played for South Africa since last year's T20 World Cup final, in which they were beaten by India in Bridgetown.
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Anrich Nortje's Unfortunate Setback
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje is sidelined from the ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. This latest injury ...