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 Proteas have been dealt a blow after a back injury ruled fast bowler Anrich Nortje out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to be played from 19 February – 9 March in Pakistan.

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,