Anrich Nortje Ruled Out Of Test Series

Anrich Nortje, the South Africa fast bowler, is set to miss out on the Test series of three-match against India after failing to heal from “a persistent injury”.

“Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 3-match #BetwayTestSeries due to a persistent injury. No replacement will be brought in,” CSA wrote on Twitter.

“He has unfortunately not recovered adequately for the expected Test match bowling loads and is currently consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery. No replacement will be brought in,” said an official statement.

The 28-year-old had been in fine form in Tests this year, knocking up 25 wickets in five games at an average of 20.76 and a commendable economy rate of 3.30.

Nortje is one of the four cricketers kept by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction separated from Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, and Prithvi Shaw.

South Africa’s Test squad: Dean Elgar (captain), Temba Bavuma (vice-captain), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Kagiso Rabada, Sarel Erwee, Beuran Hendricks, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Glenton Stuurman, Prenelan Subrayen, Sisanda Magala, Ryan Rickelton, Duanne Olivier