Make no mistake, the ODI Cricket World Cup remains cricket's most prestigious title despite the 50-over format losing some popularity in recent years.
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas will miss Anrich Nortje's experience and leadership at the World Cup in India but has backed Gerald Coetzee to step up.
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter today confirmed that Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
Proteas fast-bowling duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala face a race against time to prove their fitness ahead of the World Cup next month, according to coach Rob Walter.
South Africa seamer Anrich Nortje will miss the third ODI of the five-match series against Australia after sustaining spasms in his lower back in the second match.
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje walked away the big winner at the annual Cricket South Africa awards evening in Midrand on Friday evening, as he scooped the Men's Player of the Year award for 2022/23.