South Africa’s ODI World Cup dreams hit by Anrich Nortje’s Back Injury Blow
In a setback that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, South Africa’s star fast bowler, Anrich Nortje, has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming third ODI against Australia due to a debilitating back injury.
Nortje’s woes began during the Proteas’ recent clash with Australia, where he valiantly fought through lower back spasms, eventually leaving the field after delivering just five overs. He later returned to the crease to bat for South Africa but is now compelled to undergo further medical assessment to gauge the severity of his injury.
The 29-year-old paceman is scheduled for extensive scans in Johannesburg on Monday, casting a cloud of uncertainty over his immediate playing future. This unfortunate development has left South Africa anxiously awaiting the results, especially with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup looming less than a month away. Their opening match in the prestigious tournament is slated for October 7th against Sri Lanka in Delhi.
Not ideal for South Africa with the start of the @cricketworldcup just weeks away 👀
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— ICC (@ICC) September 11, 2023
With South Africa trailing 0-2 in the five-match ODI series against Australia, the absence of Nortje only intensifies the pressure on the team to secure a victory in the next match to keep their series hopes alive. The nation’s cricket fans are holding their breath, hoping for positive news on Nortje’s recovery as the Proteas aim to overcome this unexpected hurdle on their path to cricketing glory.
