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.

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.

"Pretoria Capitals fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the Betway SA20 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury," said Cricket South Africa in a statement.

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.

Rob Walter’s remark that Anrich Nortjé was “bowling really quickly” at a camp before the Pakistan series is the main reason why he made the Proteas Champions Trophy squad.

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,

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Anrich Nortje's absence from the game is set to continue in the wake of him being ruled out of the Champions Trophy. CSA said on Wednesday the fast bowler would miss the tournament and the rest of the SA20 because of a back injury.

Johannesburg: South Africa’s bowling resources have taken another blow, with Gerald Coetzee, anticipated to replace Anrich Nortje in the Champions Trophy squad, missing the Joburg Super Kings’ (JSK) SA20 match against Pretoria Capitals.

After Anrich Nortje, another South African speedster Gerald Coetzee likely to miss the Champions Trophy 2025 citing a hamstring issue.