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Massive Blow Ahead Of Champions Trophy: Star Ruled Out With Back Injury Leaving South Africa Reeling

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Wednesday ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a back injury. Nortje, who has not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup final in June last year, was named in the Champions Trophy squad earlier this week but 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. "Pretoria Capitals fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the Betway SA20 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury," said Cricket South Africa in a statement.

South Africa fast bowler Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy

South Africa’s Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury, the latest in a long line of setbacks for the fast bowler.

Rallying-South Africa's Lategan retakes Dakar lead from Al-Rajhi

SHUBAYTAH, Saudi Arabia : Toyota's South African Henk Lategan regained the overall lead in the Dakar Rally on Wednesday with a two minutes and 27 seconds advantage over Saudi Arabia's Yazeed Al-Rajhi going into the penultimate stage.

Sheehan among key Irish players to return for Six Nations

DUBLIN : Ireland's bid to win a third successive Six Nations title for the first time was boosted on Wednesday with the return of a number of key players to their squad for the tournament, including fit-again hooker Dan Sheehan.

Jonny Gray returns to Scotland Six Nations squad, Maro Itoje chosen as 'surprise' captain for England

Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

Robbie Henshaw not worried about fall-off when Simon Easterby takes charge of Ireland

Robbie Henshaw doesn't believe there will be a fall-off when Simon Easterby takes over from Andy Farrell for the Guinness Six Nations.

Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle in a 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

Sri Lanka Add Second ODI Into Schedule Of Home Series Against Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that in consultation with Cricket Australia it has added an extra ODI to its schedule of home series against Australia, which begins on January 29 with the first of two Tests in Galle. The tour's original itinerary was of just one ODI alongside two Test matches, which are a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, with Australia booking its spot in the final against South Africa, to be played at Lord's in June.

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Massive Blow Ahead Of Champions Trophy: Star Ruled Out With Back Injury Leaving South Africa Reeling

South Africa fast bowler Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy

Rallying-South Africa's Lategan retakes Dakar lead from Al-Rajhi

Sheehan among key Irish players to return for Six Nations

Jonny Gray returns to Scotland Six Nations squad, Maro Itoje chosen as 'surprise' captain for England

Robbie Henshaw not worried about fall-off when Simon Easterby takes charge of Ireland

Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

Sri Lanka Add Second ODI Into Schedule Of Home Series Against Australia