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.

Scans on Monday made it clear that he is not going to be fit in time for the ICC event beginning February 19 in Pakistan.

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Wednesday ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a back injury.Nortje, who has not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup final in June last year,

South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have been dealt with a major setback, with fast bowler being ruled out of the tournament owing to a back injury. The 31-year-old pacer,