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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a major blow for South Africa's hopes for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, key pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out with a back injury.

Johannesburg: South Africa on Monday included Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje in the Temba Bavuma-led squad for next month's Champions Trophy after the pacers recovered sufficiently from