Proteas have lost intimidation factor in Nortje - Simons
Proteas bowling consultant Eric Simons says the team has been robbed of several things in the loss of fast bowler Anrich Nortje, the most important being his intimidation factor.
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Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala Uncertain For World Cup, To Undergo Fitness Test This Week
South African fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala's availability for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India will be determined this week following a fitness test. The duo was named in South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the World Cup, but played only one game each in the just-concluded five-match ODI series against Australia. While Nortje has sustained a lower-back injury, Magala is nursing a left-knee problem. South Africa is set to leave for India on September 23 and final call on the duo's availability will be taken before the journey.
Proteas without skipper Bavuma in 4th Australia ODI, quickie Nortje out for series
The Proteas will be without captain Temba Bavuma and fast bowler Anrich Nortje in Friday's fourth ODI against Australia at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Stubbs handed new role for South Africa T20 side to play Australia
DURBAN : Hard-hitting batter Tristan Stubbs will keep wicket for a new-look South Africa when they host Australia in the first of three Twenty20 Internationals over five days at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, captain Aiden Markram has confirmed.
S Africa select batting talent Brevis for Australia series
CAPE TOWN : South Africa have included precocious batting talent Dewald Brevis in their One-Day and Twenty20 International squads for their eight-match limited-overs home series against Australia starting later this month.
Ismail, Nortje big winners at CSA Awards
Shabnim Ismail and Anrich Nortje were named SA Women's and Men's Player of the Year at the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards on Friday evening.
"We Didn't Help" Kuldeep Yadav: Delhi Capitals Star's Verdict On Fielding Blunders vs Punjab Kings
Delhi Capitals fast bowler Anrich Nortje said on Wednesday that Kuldeep Yadav was the top performer for the side against Punjab Kings and the team did not help him by dropping catches in the game. The fielding was horrible from the David Warner-led side as they dropped two crucial catches and even missed a couple of run-out opportunities. "I must say Kuldeep was our standout bowler tonight and we didn't help him by dropping the catches," Nortje said after the match.
Nortje leaves Delhi Capitals, returns to SA due to 'personal emergency'
South Africa's Anrich Nortje has left his Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals and returned to South Africa due to a "personal emergency".