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. Nortje was named in South Africa’s squad on Monday,

However, a scan on Monday revealed the extent of the injury and a Cricket South Africa statement confirmed Nortje is not expected to recover in time to feature in the eight-team c

The Champions Trophy squad included South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje, who hasn't played for his country since the T20 World Cup final in June of last year. However, scans showed that he won't be ready for the tournament.

In a major blow for South Africa's hopes for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, key pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out with a back injury.

Right-arm seamer from South Africa, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champion Trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 after suffering a back injury.

South Africa team will be led by Temba Bavuma in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and have been boosted by return of pacer Anrich Nortje from injury.

South Africa has announced its 15-member squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy becoming the latest team to reveal their lineup.

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.

S outh Africa have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the Champions Trophy after Anrich Nortje was ruled out with a back injury. Nortje has not played any international cricket si