The pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi return to the South African ODI side as the Proteas announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been named in South Africa's 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced in a press release on Monday (January 13). The two pacers have been drafted into the squad despite being out of action due to long injury layoffs.

Proteas coach Rob Walter is backing the experience of Anrich Nortjé and Lungi Ngidi in major international events to shine through in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

South Africa on Monday included Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje in the Temba Bavuma-led squad for next month's Champions Trophy after the pacers recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries. No

Despite their troubles, both are proving their fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy, with Ngidi returning for Paarl Royals in the SA20, while Nortje is scheduled to play for Pretoria Capitals

Pacer Nandre Burger, who suffered a a lumbar stress reaction, ahead of the ODI series against Ireland in early October was not considered for selection.

South Africa, winners of the inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998, included as many as 10 players from the side that had reached the semi-finals of the 2023 ICC World Cup in India.

South Africa has largely stuck with the core group that powered them to the semi-finals of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup, retaining 10 of the 15 players for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy sees the return of pacers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi, strengthening the Temba Bavuma-led team. With a mix of core players and fresh talent,

South Africa announced it squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, with Temba Bavuma set to captain the side.