South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury. The 31-year-old was initially named in the Proteas' 15-man squad for the 50-over tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

The 31-year-olds steady variation, bounce and pace have been pivotal in South Africas pace unit in the white-ball format, proven by his 36 wickets in 22 ODIs and 53 wickets in 42 T20Is.

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje will miss the Champions Trophy due to a back injury. Nortje has not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup final in June last year.

South African cricketer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. This is the third ICC event he will miss due to injury setbacks. Previously a standout in the T20 World Cup,

The latest injury setback for the 31-year-old was announced by Cricket South Africa a day after he was named in his country’s 15-man squad for the tournament in Pakistan next month.

South Africa’s Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury, the latest in a long line of setbacks for the fast bowler.

In a significant setback for South Africa, fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy due to a back injury.

Check out as Anrich Nortje is ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 and will miss the remainder of the SA20 League only on.

The Champions Trophy squad included South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje, who hasn't played for his country since the T20 World Cup final in June of last year. However, scans showed that he won't be ready for the tournament.