IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals’ pace sensation Anrich Nortje has been ruled out for the second and final Test against West Indies. He picked up a mild groin injury after Proteas’ victory in Centurion and is to be rested. The match is slated to be played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday, March 8. Nortje’s injury also raised questions about his availability for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
- Anrich Nortje has been ruled out for the final Test against West Indies.
- He suffered a mild groin injury after Proteas’ victory in Centurion.
- His injury raises concern over his availability for this year’s IPL season.
IPL 2023: Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of Second Test against West Indies, Raises Questions About His Availability for upcoming IPL Season, Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates
Due to mild groin discomfort, Anrich Nortje will not play in the second Test against the West Indies. Anrich Nortje took a match tally of 6/84 in South Africa’s 87-run victory in the first Test at Pretoria, including 5/36 in the first innings. His terrifying fast bowling turned the tide in the home team’s favour.
South Africa has opted not to call up a replacement, which means they are left with three seamers. In the spin department, either Keshav Maharaj or Simon Harmer can make a comeback. Proteas may also look at playing an extra batter in the second Test, with Ryan Rickelton the most obvious choice.
IPL 2023: Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of Second Test against West Indies, Raises Questions About His Availability for upcoming IPL Season, Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates
Aiden Markram, who had been benched in England, scored a century in the first Test and took his team to victory by 87 runs. The matches are a part of the World Test Championship, however, South Africa is no longer in the running for the championship after losses to England and Australia.
Nortje, who was part of the Delhi Capitals team in the IPL, suffered a mild groin injury. The injury was serious enough to force him to withdraw from the final Test match against the West Indies. Nortje’s injury raises concern over his availability for this year’s IPL season. If he is unable to make a comeback the DC needs to find a backup for him.
IPL 2023: Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of Second Test against West Indies, Raises Questions About His Availability for upcoming IPL Season, Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates
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