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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.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Coach Gives Blunt Verdict On IPL 2025 'Bat Checks': "Wish They Had..."

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori on Wednesday said umpires checking for the bat sizes with a gauge in the IPL doesn't make any difference and wished the same parameters were in place during his playing days. Umpires have been checking the bats with a gauge through which the willow must pass in order to eradicate the use of oversized bats. The checks are being carried out by on-field umpires this season and in the latest instance, Kolkata Knight Riders' Anrich Nortje's bat did not pass the test on Tuesday and he had to change it in the game against Punjab Kings.

KKR Star Sunil Narine, Stopped By Umpire, Fails 'Bat Size' Check. Video Stumps All

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has a world-renowned reputation of being an explosive hitter of the cricket ball. However, the West Indian had to face embarrassment during the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday when he failed the customary bat check. The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council has introduced random bat checks during games to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage in games. When Narine's bat was checked as he was preparing to walk out, it was found to be breaching the acceptable limit.

"My Wife Chills...": KKR Star Quinton De Kock's Hilarious 'Cooking' Comment

In a delightful culinary crossover celebrating Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite' featured South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje alongside Indian star Manish Pandey for a special fusion cooking session ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings. When asked about his kitchen experience, Quinton de Kock surprised everyone with his response, "I live in the kitchen back home. My wife chills, I do all the cooking." The South African wicketkeeper seemed quite comfortable with the cooking process, even as his teammate Nortje admitted it was his 'first time in the kitchen in a very long time'.

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2025: Predicted XIs Of Both Teams

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals (RR) square off in Match 6 of IPL 2025 in Guwahati on Wednesday. KKR and RR have a lot to ponder after suffering heavy defeats in their tournament openers, against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). The game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium will be a historic one, as for the first time ever in IPL, Guwahati's very own Riyan Parag will lead RR in his hometown. Parag's first game in charge of RR ended in a heavy 44-run loss to SRH last Sunday.

IPL 2025: Corbin Bosch To Replace Injured Lizaad Williams In Mumbai Indians Squad

Bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch is set to join Mumbai Indians as a replacement for fellow South African pacer Lizaad Williams, who has been ruled out of the upcoming IPL due to a knee injury. The 30-year-old Bosch, who has featured in 86 T20s, has taken 59 wickets and boasts a highest score of 81. He is yet to make his IPL debut but played a key role in MI Cape Town's title-winning 2025 season in SA20, claiming 11 wickets during the campaign. "South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams is ruled out of the upcoming IPL 2025 due to an injury, and Mumbai Indians have signed his compatriot Corbin Bosch as his replacement," MI said in a statement.

Bosch replaces Nortje in Proteas' Champions Trophy squad

The Proteas have named Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

South Africa Announce Squad For Champions Trophy, Include Veteran Pacers

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 their respective injuries. Nortje sustained an injury on his big toe last month which ruled him out of the series against Pakistan while a groin strain in November forced Ngidi to miss the series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. South Africa, the semifinalists of the 2023 ODI World Cup, are placed in group B of the Champions Trophy. They will start their campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21 before meeting Australia in Rawalpindi on February 25 and their final group game is against England on March 1.

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad Coach Gives Blunt Verdict On IPL 2025 'Bat Checks': "Wish They Had..."

KKR Star Sunil Narine, Stopped By Umpire, Fails 'Bat Size' Check. Video Stumps All

"My Wife Chills...": KKR Star Quinton De Kock's Hilarious 'Cooking' Comment

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2025: Predicted XIs Of Both Teams

IPL 2025: Corbin Bosch To Replace Injured Lizaad Williams In Mumbai Indians Squad

Bosch replaces Nortje in Proteas' Champions Trophy squad

South Africa Announce Squad For Champions Trophy, Include Veteran Pacers