Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortjie was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia. Image: CSA
Proteas names Nortjie and Magala’s replacements
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter confirmed that Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the World Cup in India.
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortjie was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia. Image: CSA
The Proteas face a major setback ahead of their 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World after both Anrich Nortjie and Sisanda Magala were ruled out of the tournament.
The duo failed to clear a fitness test this week and were replaced with Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams.
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Phehlukwayo featured in two ODIs against Australia and picked up a wicket each for South Africa.
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Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter said he was disappointed for Mangala and Nortjie
“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. We sympathize in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action,” he was quoted on ICC.
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“This provides an opportunity for Andile and Lizaad on the global stage. Both players have been part of our winter programs as well as having represented South Africa in the recent white-ball tour against Australia. They offer great skill sets and we’re excited to have them complete the 15-player squad for this year’s World Cup,” he said.
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The Proteas departs for India on Saturday, 23 September and will begin their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka in Delhi on 7 October.
