South Africa has faced another blow a day after Anrich Nortje's confirmation of not featuring in the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury. Another speedster Gerald Coetzee who featured in India during the ODI World Cup 2023 is currently facing an injury setback that threatens his participation in the SA20 and potentially the Champions Trophy 2025.
Coetzee, who was expected to replace the injured Nortje in South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad, has been sidelined due to a hamstring issue, casting doubt over his immediate availability, reported ESPNCricinfo on Friday (January 17).
The speedster's exclusion from the Joburg Super Kings’ XI vs Pretoria Capitals raised concerns over his participation in the mega event. Coetzee has recently made his cricketing comeback after recovering from injuries and he was potentially a candidate for the Proteas Men because of his express pace and ability to score valuable runs lower down the order.
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He was part of Temba Bavuma-led South Africa squad during the ODI World Cup 2023. He picked up 20 wickets in eight outings for South Africa in the marquee event hosted by India.
South Africa are part of Group B in Champions Trophy 2025, they will play their opener clash against Afghanistan on February 21 in Lahore, Pakistan.
South Africa's squad for the Champions Trophy:
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.