However, a scan on Monday revealed the extent of the injury and a Cricket South Africa statement confirmed Nortje is not expected to recover in time to feature in the eight-team c

Gerald Coetzee, expected to replace Anrich Nortje in South Africa's Champions Trophy 2025 squad, faced a hamstring issue, casting doubt on his CT 2025 participation.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has been dealt another blow with the injury of young talent Gerald Coetzee, adding to the growing list of players sidelined

South Africa’s preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 have been dealt a severe blow as pace spearhead Anrich Nortje has been ruled out.

Scans on Monday made it clear that he is not going to be fit in time for the ICC event beginning February 19 in Pakistan.

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.

The ongoing edition of SA20 is proving to be troublesome for South Africa. After Anrich Nortje and Rassie van der Dussen, fast bowler Gerald Coetzee suffered a hamstring niggle. He is playing for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 but was left out of the clash against Pretoria Capitals.

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa's squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, as the Proteas aim to build on their strong recent form. Runners-up in last year’s Men’s T20 World Cup and finalists in the upcoming World Test Championship, the team is bolstered by the return of pace spearheads Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi.

South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023.