Anrich Nortje, South Africa's paceman, has been ruled out of the third test against Australia due to a groin injury sustained in the second test. Nortje, 32, pulled up in his fourth over and did not play further, leaving him the only change to the squad. The injury has sidelined Nortje for a lengthy period, and he returns after a significant break in first-class cricket. The South African and Australian teams are tied at 1-1 in the series, with the third test starting at Newlands on Tuesday. The squad includes players like Temba Bavuma, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, and Aiden Markram, among others. Nortje's absence could impact the team's strategy and performance in the upcoming match.
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Anrich Nortje, South Africa's paceman, is ruled out of the third test against Australia d…: Anrich Nortje, South Africa's paceman, is ruled out of the third test against Australia due to a groin injury.
Nortje, 32, pulled up in his fourth over and did not play further.: Nortje, 32, pulled up in his fourth over and did not play further.
The injury has sidelined Nortje for a lengthy period, and he returns after a significant…: The injury has sidelined Nortje for a lengthy period, and he returns after a significant break in first-class cricket.
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CAPE TOWN, Oct 24 : South African quick bowler Anrich Nortje is out of the last test against Australia after a groin injury suffered early in the comprehensive second test victory in Gqeberha this week, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday.
• The 32-year-old Nortje pulled up in his fourth over and played no further part in the test, which South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs on Thursday
• He is the only change to the squad for the third test, which starts at Newlands on Tuesday
• Nortje had only returned after a lengthy spell out of first-class cricket after a litany of injuries stalled his career
• South Africa and Australia are level at 1-1 in the three-match series
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