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 is sidelined from the ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. This latest injury adds to his long list of setbacks. South Africa is exploring replacements, with Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka as potential options.

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.

Check out as Anrich Nortje is ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 and will miss the remainder of the SA20 League only on.

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,

Anrich Nortje was initially named in the South African squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cricket South Africa is yet to name a replacement for Nortje.

The 31-year-olds steady variation, bounce and pace have been pivotal in South Africas pace unit in the white-ball format, proven by his 36 wickets in 22 ODIs and 53 wickets in 42 T20Is.

In a significant setback for South Africa, fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy due to a back injury.

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