In a double blow, two replacements have been made to the Proteas 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup squad just ahead of the team leaving for the tournament in India on Saturday.
Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been replaced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad for the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup.Nortje has a suspected lower back stress fracture. The 29-year-old seamer experienced lower back spasms during the second one-day international against Australia and underwent specialist assessments and scans.
Cricket South Africa says that with Magala still nursing a left knee injury, it was decided that the risk associated with his inclusion in the squad was too great. Coach Rob Walter has named KZN Dolphins all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, and Northerns Titans seam bowler Lizaad Williams as the replacements.
“It’s hugely disappointing for Nortje and Magala to be missing out on the 50-over world cup. Both are quality players who add immense value to the Proteas,” says Walter. “We sympathise with their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action.“Both players have been part of our winter programmes and represented South Africa in the recent white-ball tour against Australia. They offer great skill sets and we’re excited to have them complete the 15-player squad for this year’s world cup.
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