Anrich Nortje Sustains Back Injury

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.
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.
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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 ruled out of Champions Trophy with back injury
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.
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.
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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 was initially named in the South African squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cricket South Africa is yet to name a replacement for Nortje.
Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy due to back injury
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the remainder of the SA20 due to a back injury. The 31
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South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy with back injury
South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje will miss the Champions Trophy due to a back injury. Nortje has not played international ...
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