South Africa has suffered a double blow before the World Cup 2023. Key fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the upcoming tournament due to injuries. South Africa has announced the replacement of these two players in the 15-member team. South Africa will start its campaign in the World Cup against Sri Lanka.
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje has suffered a stress fracture in his waist. Nortje complained of back pain in the second ODI against Australia, after which he was scanned and tested.
Sisanda Magala was injured while playing for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He complained of knee pain during the ODI series against Australia. Magala has been kept out of the World Cup squad as a precautionary measure.
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It is very disappointing for Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala that they were out of the World Cup. Both are quality players and have great importance in the team. We are saddened by his exit. Whenever they return to competitive cricket, we will give both of them our full support.
This has given Andil and Lizad a chance to prove their worth. Both of them had recently participated in the ODI series against Australia. The style of both of them is excellent and we hope that both of them will have a blast in the World Cup.
🟡 #CWC23 TEAM UPDATE 🟢
White-ball head coach Rob Walter today confirmed that Anrich Nortje & Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the @cricketworldcup in India 🇿🇦🏆
✅ Andile Phehlukwayo & Lizaad Williams
❌Sisanda Magala & Anrich Nortje #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/WhDiCNDNjY
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 21, 2023
