Stress reaction in the back will keep the South African pacer out of action for unknown time.
Despite his absence from international cricket for extended periods, Anrich Nortje reiterated his passion and readiness to contribute to South Africa when called upon
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South Africa have been placed in Group B alongside Afghanistan, Australia and England.
It is to be noted that Nortje hasn’t played any international cricket since the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies.
Anrich Nortje had recently opted out of South Africa national contract due to workload management.
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The selectors are reportedly looking at Andile Phehlukwayo if both Magala and Nortje continue to remain unfit.
Nortje has picked seven wickets after playing eight of the Capitals’ nine matches so far this season.
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What started as a lucky escape for Gaikwad against Kagiso Rabada soon turned into an impactful knock by the batter.
Although Nortje got everything correct, the ball raced away to the boundary for another four runs.
The Delhi Captain then had to complete the over with Kuldeep Yadav.
The Aussie was bought by the franchise for Rs 6.25 crore during the mega auction.
In the absence of Nortje, there will now be a huge void in South Africa’s pace attack.
This was only the second match for Nortje this season.
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The 21-year-old showed great composure to recover from the early blow and went on to play an outstanding 79-run knock on Tuesday.
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While Curran featured in both of Delhi’s matches so far, he conceded 75 runs off the 46 total deliveries he bowled scalping just a lone wicket.
The news comes as a relief for Delhi fans as the duo of Nortje and Kagiso Rabada’s impressive performances were among the reasons Delhi reached their maiden final last season.
While the Delhi camp were happy with the kind of start they were off to after a dominant over Chennai Super Kings in their opening game, the news comes as a shocker to the side led by the young captain Rishabh Pant.