Champions Trophy: After losing Anrich Nortje, South Africa’s injury concerns keep getting worse as they sweat on Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi
In 2024, South Africa managed to break their semi-final jinx by making it to the finals of the T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship. And even as another edition of SA20 continues to make headlines, with Champions Trophy around the corner South Africa are facing a massive headache. Fast bowling, which has been Proteas biggest strength over the years is suddenly looking thin with at least nine of their premier pacers down with injuries and doubtful for Champions Trophy.
Last week, news emerged that their star pacer Anrich Nortje, who is capable of clocking 150kmph consistently, will miss the Champions Trophy because of a back injury. And now, the latest blow is around Gerald Coetzee, who has been ruled out of the entire SA20 for Joburg Super Kings because of a hamstring injury. Thou...