The South African Cricket Association has confirmed that fast bowler Anrich Nortje will miss the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. A vital part of South Africa’s pace attack, Nortje underwent a scan earlier this week, which revealed the seriousness of his condition. Although he was initially named in the squad, a medical assessment concluded that Nortje would not recover in time to participate in the tournament. South Africa is set to kick off their Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan on February 21 in Karachi. Cricket Exchange highlighted that despite early optimism, the fast bowler’s setback has forced the team to reconsider their pace options. “Anrich […]

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have informed the medical staff of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that minor injuries will prevent them from participating in the next round of the Ranji Trophy, scheduled to start on January 23. According to insiders, Kohli has been struggling with neck pain. Just three days after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded in Sydney on January 8, he received an injection to manage the discomfort. Despite the treatment, Kohli reported ongoing pain to the BCCI medical team, ruling him out of Delhi’s clash with Saurashtra in Rajkot. KL Rahul, on the other hand, has suffered an elbow injury, which will sideline him […]