Gerald Coetzee Injury: The ICC Champions Trophy tournament has been organized this year after 2017. A total of 8 teams will participate in this tournament. The Champions Trophy will start on February 19.
South Africa Faces Injury Setback Before Tri-Series & Champions Trophy
Before that, an ODI series is being held to give the participating teams practice given this tournament. The thrill of the ODI series between Team India and England will be played from February 6.
On the other hand, a tri-series ODI series will be played between South Africa, Pakistan and New Zealand from February 8. However, before that, South Africa has suffered a big setback.
South Africa will start its campaign in this tri-series ODI series on February 10. South Africa will face New Zealand in this match. South Africa announced a 12-member squad for this match. However, a big setback has come within 4 hours of announcing the squad.
A South African player has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament along with the ODI series due to injury. Therefore, this is considered a big setback for South Africa.
Also Read: Pakistan Squad for Tri-Series
Gerald Coetzee Ruled Out Due to Injury
South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy along with the ODI series due to injury. South Africa has given information about this on its official social media platform. Gerald felt a pain in his back while bowling on Wednesday. Due to this Gerald had to withdraw.
Meanwhile, Gerald has become the second South African player to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy tournament. Before Gerald, Enrique Norrkhia also had to withdraw from the tournament due to injury.
South Africa Squad for Tri-Series:
- Temba Bavuma (captain), Ethan Bosch, Matthew Britzke, Jr Dala, Wian Mulder, Mihalali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Mika-Eil Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Vereen.
South Africa Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
- Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Georgie, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wian Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.
Tri-Series Schedule (Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand)
| Date | Match | Venue |
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| 8 February | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 10 February | New Zealand vs South Africa | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 12 February | Pakistan vs South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 14 February | Final (TBC vs TBC) | National Stadium, Karachi |
FAQ:
Q1. Why is Gerald Coetzee not playing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
A: Gerald Coetzee suffered a groin injury while bowling in a practice session and has been ruled out of both the Tri-series and Champions Trophy.
Q2. Who replaced Gerald Coetzee in South Africa’s squad?
A: As of now, South Africa has not announced a replacement for Coetzee.
Q3. When does South Africa start their tri-series campaign?
A: South Africa will play their first match in the tri-series against New Zealand on February 10, 2025.
Q4. Who is leading South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
A: Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Q5. Which other South African player is ruled out of the Champions Trophy?
A: Earlier, fast bowler Anrich Nortje was also ruled out due to injury.
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