SA vs AUS: Anrich Nortje To Miss Final Two ODIs Towards Australia; Aiden Markram To Lead In 4th ODI In Absence Of Temba Bavuma

South African quick bowler Anrich Nortje will miss the remaining two matches of the continued five-match ODI sequence in opposition to Australia as a result of a decrease again damage. Anrich Nortje’s injury-related absence is a setback for the group as they purpose to register the sequence victory.

Anrich Nortje final performed for South Africa within the second ODI, the place the Proteas suffered a 123-run loss at Bloemfontein. The proper-arm pacer bowled simply 5 overs and conceded 58 runs throughout the match. He didn’t full his bowling quota as he walked off the sphere.

The 29-year-old got here to bat at No. 10 within the run chase and scored 10 runs off 13 deliveries. Nortje underwent scans in Johannesburg on Monday and missed the third ODI. Cricket South Africa (CSA) dominated him out of the remaining matches within the sequence after reviewing the scan outcomes.

Anrich Nortje Dominated Out Of Final Two ODIs

The CSA launched an official assertion on the X (previously generally known as Twitter) deal with to supply an damage replace on Anrich Nortje and skipper Temba Bavuma. The board confirmed Nortje will miss the remaining two video games, whereas Bavuma will miss the fourth ODI.

“Quick bowler Anrich Nortje (decrease again damage) is dominated out of the remaining 2 matches of the #Betway ODI sequence in opposition to Australia ODI captain Temba Bavuma (adductor pressure) is unavailable for the 4th ODI Aiden Markram will lead the aspect,” wrote the caption.

🟢 PROTEAS SQUAD UPDATE 🟡

Quick bowler Anrich Nortje (decrease again damage) is dominated out of the remaining 2 matches of the #Betway ODI sequence in opposition to Australia

ODI captain Temba Bavuma (adductor pressure) is unavailable for the 4th ODI

Aiden Markram will lead the aspect #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/qnlngnmCQl

— Proteas Males (@ProteasMenCSA) September 15, 2023

Anrich Nortje Named In South Africa’s World Cup Squad

Anrich Nortje was named CSA’s Participant of the Yr in July following his spectacular bowling performances. The pacer additionally secured a spot in South Africa’s 15-member provisional squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which is about to be performed between October 5 and November 19.

South Africa can be hoping for the speedy restoration of the tearaway quick bowler, contemplating that the World Cup is only a few weeks away. He has expertise enjoying in Indian situations, having represented the Delhi Capitals (DC) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) within the final 4 editions.

South Africa World Cup Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen

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