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  Why is Anrich Nortje not playing vs India in T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Ahmedabad?

  Cricket | February 22, 2026 19:18 IST

  South Africa have benched Anrich Nortje for their high-voltage clash against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kagiso Rabada, who was rested in the game against UAE, made his return to the playing XI. Meanwhile, the Proteas won the toss and elected to bat first.

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  5 South African players who will have IPL teams' eyes on them during India T20I series

  Sports | December 09, 2025 9:26 IST

  India will take on South Africa in the five-match T20I series, starting in Cuttack. There will be an IPL auction bang in the middle of the series and a few Proteas players, who are part of the T20 squad will be in the pool and the teams will have an eye on their performances through the series.

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  Rabada ruled out of white-ball series vs India, Nortje returns for T20Is as SA announce squad

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 19:59 IST

  Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of South Africa’s ODI and T20I series against India due to a rib injury, while Anrich Nortje returns after 16 months. Quinton de Kock is recalled, Aiden Markram resumes T20I captaincy, and Keshav Maharaj also rejoins the squads.

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  SA coach Shukri Conrad explains reason behind Anrich Nortje's absence from cricket

  Cricket | June 26, 2025 21:03 IST

  South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has explained that Anrich Nortje has suffered a ‘stress reaction’ that will keep him out of action for an unknown period of time. The cricketer previously opted out of the MLC and will miss the tri-series in Zimbabwe.

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  5 Players who could be released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026

  Sports | May 26, 2025 12:26 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders finished their IPL 2025 season in eighth place with only five wins from 14 matches. They lost seven matches and two of their games ended in no result. A lot of their players were out of form during the season and on that note, here are 5 players KKR might release.

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  LAKR confirm squad for MLC 2025; sign Rutherford, Powell, Anrich Nortje as part of foreign roster

  Cricket | May 18, 2025 9:37 IST

  Los Angeles Knight Riders have got a couple of more imports from their sister concern, Kolkata Knight Riders, in Anrich Nortje and Rovman Powell, as they finalised their squad ahead of the new season of the Major League Cricket. The third season of MLC kicks off on June 12 in California.

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  Why are Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje not playing vs Gujarat Titans?

  Cricket | April 21, 2025 19:34 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders have dropped Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje from their playing XI against Gujarat Titans. They have named Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali as replacements. Gujarat, on the other hand, have named Washington Sundar in their playing XI.

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  Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje's bats fail gauge test during PBKS vs KKR clash - watch

  Cricket | April 16, 2025 15:34 IST

  Earlier, the bat checks used to take place inside the dressing rooms; however, the umpires pass the incoming batters' bats through the gauge to check if they fall within the stipulated dimensions. A couple of KKR batters had their bats changed before taking a strike on Tuesday against PBKS.

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  Anrich Nortje makes KKR debut, Xavier Bartlett replaces injured Lockie Ferguson in IPL 2025

  Cricket | April 15, 2025 19:37 IST

  South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders. The speedster has replaced Moeen Ali in the playing XI. On the other hand, Xavier Bartlett made his IPL debut, replacing Lockie Ferguson.

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  South Africa names Anrich Nortje’s replacement for Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | February 09, 2025 16:19 IST

  South Africa name Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement for the Champions Trophy. Youngster Kwena Maphaka has been added to the squad as a travelling reserve. Also, former Pakistan international Yasir Arafat has joined South Africa's coaching unit.

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  South Africa suffer major injury blow as star bowler ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | January 15, 2025 21:42 IST

  South Africa are drawn in Group B of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 and will begin their campaign against Afghanistan on February 21. The Proteas will be without their star fast bowler Anrich Nortje who has been ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.

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  Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025: KKR full squad after mega auction feat. Venkatesh Iyer, Nortje

  Cricket | November 25, 2024 22:56 IST

  KKR went all out for Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore, who might probably and potentially be their captaincy option for IPL 2025. However, the Knight Riders did balance out that bid with some steals of Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock and Spencer Johnson as they look good to defend their title.

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  South Africa make light work of Afghanistan on their way to first ever final in men's World Cup

  Cricket | June 27, 2024 8:13 IST

  First time since their readmission to international cricket, South Africa's men's team has made it to the final of the ICC World Cup (ODI and T20 both). They had made it to the knockouts of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2014 and just brushed aside Afghanistan in the semifinal.

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  Anrich Nortje scripts T20 World Cup history, shatters Dale Steyn's all-time South Africa record

  Cricket | June 22, 2024 7:41 IST

  South African pacer Anrich Nortje continued his record-breaking spree in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as he surpassed legendary Dale Steyn to become the leading wicket-taker for his country in tournament history. Nortje took the key wicket of Harry Brook against England on Friday.

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  'Don't need 20 sixes': Anrich Nortje shuts down New York pitch criticism after win vs Sri Lanka

  Cricket | June 04, 2024 16:57 IST

  South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje registered best figures for his country at the T20 World Cup picking up four wickets for just seven runs against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka being shot out for just 75 runs has brought the surface in New York under the scanner but Nortje doesn't have any issues.

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  SA thrash Sri Lanka on sluggish pitch, Nortje stars with best figures for Proteas in T20 World Cup

  Cricket | June 04, 2024 0:32 IST

  South Africa began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in style with a massive win against Sri Lanka in New York on Monday, June 3. Sri Lanka opted to bat after winning the toss and were shot out for 77, their lowest score in T20Is. South Africa too took 16.2 overs to chase it down, but got the win.

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  SL collapse to their lowest-ever team score, Nortje registers best figures for SA bowler in T20 WC

  Cricket | June 03, 2024 22:36 IST

  Sri Lanka registered their lowest ever score in T20Is as South African bowlers were all over them like a rash in the Group D encounter of T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County Stadium in New York on Monday, June 9. Led by Anrich Nortje, the Proteas bowling attack skittled out Sri Lanka for 77.

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  South Africa announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad; Aiden Markram to lead, Bavuma and Ngidi miss out

  Cricket | April 30, 2024 14:32 IST

  Cricket South Africa has announced a 15-strong squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the USA. Aiden Markram will continue to lead the side with pacer Anrich Nortje returning to the national team after 9 months. Two uncapped stars have been picked while Lungi Ngidi has missed out.

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  WATCH | South Africa's tearaway speedster joins Delhi Capitals to bolster pace battery

  Cricket | March 25, 2024 11:58 IST

  Delhi Capitals (DC) went down to Punjab Kings by four wickets in their opening fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season while playing at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

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  After missing out on World Cup and India series, SA pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of SA20 2024

  Cricket | January 09, 2024 21:43 IST

  South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje's time on the sidelines is set to get longer as he stays away from competitive cricket due to an undisclosed injury. Pretoria Capitals on Tuesday, January 9 confirmed that Noirtje will not take part in the second edition of the SA20 in a huge blow to the side.