Anrich Nortje, the South Africa quick bowler, is about to overlook his facet’s three-match Test collection in opposition to India after failing to recuperate 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.
#Proteas Squad replace 🚨
Anrich Nortje has been dominated out of the 3-match #BetwayTestSequence attributable to a persistent harm 🚑
No alternative will probably be introduced in#SAvIND #FreedomSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/5R8gnwdcpF
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 21, 2021
“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,” stated an official assertion.
The 28-year-old had been in good kind in Tests this yr, selecting up 25 wickets in 5 matches at a mean of 20.76 and a good financial system charge of three.30.
He registered two five-wicket hauls with finest figures of 6/56 in 2021.
Nortje, who just lately performed within the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Delhi Capitals, was one of many 4 gamers retained by the franchise forward of the mega-auctions.
The Proteas have commenced their remaining preparation forward of the primary Test, beginning on December 26. The three-match Test collection will probably be adopted by three ODIs.
South Africa (Test Squad): Dean Elgar (c), Temba Bavuma (vc), Quinton de Kock, 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 Oliver
