Bavuma’s Absence and Nortje’s Injury Update

South Africa’s fast bowler, Anrich Nortje, will play no further part in the series against Australia due to a lower-back injury.

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September 15, 2023

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Bavuma’s Absence and Nortje’s Injury Update

South Africa’s fast bowler, Anrich Nortje, will play no further part in the series against Australia due to a lower-back injury.

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Anrich Nortje Out of the Series

South Africa’s fast bowler, Anrich Nortje, will play no further part in the series against Australia due to a lower-back injury. This unfortunate setback comes after he missed the third ODI with back spasms. Nortje underwent scans and specialist consultations, with plans to resume bowling under the Proteas’ medical team’s supervision over the weekend. In his only appearance during the series, Nortje struggled in the second ODI, conceding 58 runs in five wicketless overs as Australia posted a formidable total of 392 for 8 in Bloemfontein.

Captain Bavuma’s Precautionary Absence

South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, will be absent from the fourth ODI in Centurion as a precautionary measure. Bavuma is nursing a right adductor strain. Despite being the leading run-scorer for South Africa in the series, amassing 217 runs with scores of 57, 46, and an unbeaten 114 in the first three games, his well-being takes precedence.

Markram to Lead Under-Pressure Side

In Bavuma’s absence, Aiden Markram will take over the captaincy duties for the under-pressure South African side. The team currently trails 2-1 in the five-match ODI series against Australia, having already lost the preceding T20Is 3-0.

Last Updated: Sep 15, 2023