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Johannesburg, Dec 21: Proteas bowler, Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the three-match Test series against India, after failing to recover from a “persistent” injury, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a media release.
“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,” said an official statement.
Notably, Nortje had been in good form in Tests this year, picking up 25 wickets in five matches at an average of 20.76 and a respectable economy rate of 3.30.
“Proteas bowler, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the three-match, Betway Test series against India, due to a persistent injury. 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,” CSA said in a statement.
#Proteas Squad update 🚨
Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 3-match #BetwayTestSeries due to a persistent injury 🚑
No replacement will be brought in#SAvIND #FreedomSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/5R8gnwdcpF
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 21, 2021
The first Test between India and South Africa begins on December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Proteas have commenced their final preparation ahead of the first match. It is the Test team’s first series since their successful tour to West Indies in July of this year.
Indian team too will be without a couple of big names like vice-captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, as both are out of the Test series due to injuries.
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
