Bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been included in South Africa's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was ruled out due to injury. Meanwhile, Quena Mphaka has been chosen as a travelling reserve. The 30-year-old Bosch made his ODI debut against Pakistan in December last year. South Africa announced the team for the Champions Trophy on January 12. The last date for squad announcement for the tournament was also January 12. Meanwhile, the ICC has set a deadline of February 11 for changes in the squad. Nortje had not played international cricket since June 2024
Nortje is out due to a toe injury. He has not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup last June due to a back injury. Nortje was supposed to make a comeback in the tri-series against Pakistan, but he injured his toe in the nets. South Africa's team for the Champions Trophy
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen. Proteas in Group-B alongside Aus, Eng
South Africa is in Group-B of the Champions Trophy. The team will start its campaign against Afghanistan on February 21 in Karachi. After that, they will play against Australia on February 25 in Rawalpindi, and their final group match will be against England on March 1. This match will be played in Karachi. South Africa won the Champions Trophy 27 years ago
South Africa claimed the Champions Trophy title 27 years ago. This tournament started for the first time in 1998, and South Africa emerged as the winner. The tournament was held in Bangladesh, and South Africa defeated the West Indies in the final to claim the trophy. In that match, the West Indies team managed to score 245 runs, and South Africa achieved the target in 47 overs.Original Article