South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023. Temba Bavuma captains the side that plays pool games against Afghanistan in Karachi on Feb.

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje will miss the ongoing SA20 and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 owing to a back injury.

England are in Group B alongside Australia, South Africa and Afghanistan; India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh in Group A, with full squads confirmed for eight-team event; watch the Champions T

However, a scan on Monday revealed the extent of the injury and a Cricket South Africa statement confirmed Nortje is not expected to recover in time to feature in the eight-team c

S outh Africa have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the Champions Trophy after Anrich Nortje was ruled out with a back injury. Nortje has not played any international cricket si