Nortje was out of action for six months after the T20 World Cup last year. He had bowled exceptionally well in the 2020-2021 IPL season before being sidelined due to a stress fracture.
Asked about the availability of the Australian duo of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, who is nursing a hip injury, Ponting said: "David Warner has arrived in Mumbai. He left early yesterday morning I believe, so he should be there when we get back to Mumbai tonight.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) posted a squad update on twitter on Tuesday, saying, "Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 3-match #BetwayTestSeries due to a persistent injury.
Nortje, who picked 22 wickets in 16 matches in his first-ever IPL season in 2020, played an instrumental role in helping DC reach its maiden IPL final.
South Africa’s bowlers backed up a solid batting performance to put the Proteas in a command of the 2nd Test against the West Indies at the end of the 2nd day Saturday.
Nortje, now with Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League, was 16 then and was called upon to bowl at the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) nets. Dhoni was leading CSK.
Nortje had to spend an extended period of time in quarantine due to a false positive result for COVID-19. However, the fast bowler re-joined the camp on Friday after testing negative thrice.
South African pacer Anrich Nortje on Friday joined the Delhi Capitals squad after he tested negative for COVID-19 thrice.
The South African pacer tested positive for COVID-19 while in quarantine.
South Africa's pace bowlers plowed through the patched-up Sri Lankan order in just 40.3 overs at the Wanderers after Sri Lanka chose to bat first, with Anrich Nortje taking a career-best 6-56.
Nortje, who now holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery in IPL history, has built a huge fan base in India courtesy his brilliance with the ball this season.
Nortje finished with figures of 3/33 in his four overs, which included two vital wickets of Devdutt Padikkal and Chris Morris in the same over.
Nortje had registered the record during his opening spell against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday against opener Jos Buttler.
Delhi Capitals head scout Vijay Dahiya, who brought in the pacer Anrich Nortje after Jason Roy’s injury, feels there’s no instruction for bowling fast and coach Ricky Ponting understood that well.
Anrich Nortje bowled the fastest delivery of the season on Wednesday, reaching 156/2 kph against Rajasthan Royals.
The South African bowled DC's third over, which was also his first of the day, and started off with a delivery that clocked 148.2 kmph. It was hit by Jos Buttler for a six.
Nortje said it is all about sticking to basics and executing their plans as the Capitals, who defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs on Saturday night, will face RCB in an IPL game here.
Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje played a key role in the side's victory against Chennai Super Kings, taking two key wickets of Vijay and Jadhav.
While addressing a press conference in Dubai, Delhi Capitals bowler Anrich Nortje praised his team player Axar Patel and said he is "awesome bowler".
Nortje replaced Chris Woakes in the Capitals line-up and had his first session on Sunday evening.
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