In hindsight, it was a surprise Anrich Nortje was included at all in the Proteas squad for the ICC Champions Trophy next month.

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the remainder of the SA20 due to a back injury. The 31

South African cricketer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. This is the third ICC event he will miss due to injury setbacks. Previously a standout in the T20 World Cup,

Though South Africa are yet to name a replacement for injured pacer Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee is believed to be the likely candidate as he was in a direct shoot-out with the 31-year-old for a spot in the Proteas attack.

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury. The 31-year-old was initially named in the Proteas' 15-man squad for the 50-over tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Nortje has not played for South Africa since last year's T20 World Cup final, in which they were beaten by India in Bridgetown.

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South Africa has suffered a massive setback as their start speedster Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy due to a back injury, as per a Cricbuzz report. It came as a huge blow for South Africa with just 35 days to the start of Champions Trophy.

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.