Phehlukwayo, Williams called up to Proteas' Cricket World Cup squad

Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams have been called up to the Proteas' Cricket World Cup squad.

This comes after fast bowler Anrich Nortje and seamer Sisanda Magala were ruled out of the global showpiece, scheduled to start on 4 October in India.Nortje experienced lower back spasms during the recent ODI series against Australia. He has a suspected lower back stress fracture.

"It was decided that the risk associated with his inclusion in the squad outweighed his obvious value to the team,"Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter therefore opted for Dolphins all-rounder Phehlukwayo and Titans seam bowler Williams in the finalised 15-player squad. "We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action.

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