South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan on home soil. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed that all-rounder Dayyaan Galiem has been added to the squad for the last two T20Is in the three-match series against Pakistan.
The 31-year-old speedster missed the first T20I match at Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday, December 10, where the home side secured an 11-run victory. The hosts fielded a young pace bowling attack for the series opener. The second T20I match will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 13.
Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of White Ball Series Against Pakistan
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has released a statement confirming that Anrich Nortje will miss the T20I series due to a left toe injury. The board also stated that he will not be part of the squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series.
“Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the KFC T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan and the proceeding three-match One-Day International series due to a left toe injury,” read the statement from Cricket South Africa.
“The 31-year-old was initially ruled out of the first KFC T20I on Tuesday after sustaining a contusion to his left big toe during training ahead of the opening match. Subsequent scans on Wednesday revealed a fracture. He will consult with a specialist orthopaedic surgeon to determine the recovery period,” the statement added.
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All-Rounder Dayyaan Galiem Named as Anrich Nortje’s Replacement
Cricket South Africa has named Dayyaan Galiem as a replacement for Nortje for the remaining two T20Is. Galiem will join the South Africa squad before the second T20I match.
“Momentum Multiply Titans all-rounder Dayyaan Galiem has been named as his replacement for the remaining two T20Is at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday, 13 December, and the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 14 December.”
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