Cricket World Cup 2023: Double Blow For South Africa, Two Big Stars Ruled Out With Injury | Cricket News

South Africa have been dealt twins blows weeks forward of the ODI Cricket World Cup after injured pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been dominated out of the event in India, head coach Rob Walter confirmed on Thursday. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have changed the duo within the World Cup-bound squad. “It’s hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over Cricket World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas,” Walter stated.

“We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action,” he added.

Nortje has a lower-back damage. The 29-year-old seamer skilled again spasms through the second ODI in opposition to Australia and underwent assessments and scans.

Magala, however, has a left-knee drawback. Both Nortje and Magala have been a part of South Africa’s preliminary 15-member squad for the marquee occasion.

However with the South African workforce set to go away for India on Saturday, each gamers did not get better in time for the Cricket World Cup, forcing the workforce administration to call replacements.

“This provides an opportunity for Andile and Lizaad on the global stage. Both players have been part of our winter programs as well as having represented South Africa in the recent white-ball tour against Australia,” Walter stated.

“They offer great skill sets and we’re excited to have them complete the 15-player squad for this year’s World Cup.” Nortje’s damage is a significant blow for South Africa as he is without doubt one of the quickest bowlers in world cricket in the meanwhile and has substantial expertise taking part in in India. His specific velocity and talent to generate bounce makes him a priceless asset for the Proteas in all codecs of the sport.

Phehlukwayo is a like for like alternative for Magala. He showcased his batting prowess within the closing ODI in opposition to Australia.

South Africa will start their Cricket World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Sri Lanka in New Delhi on October 7.

South Africa’s up to date squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen and Lizaad Williams. PTI APA SSC SSC