Highlights

  • Nortje hasn't bowled since the recently concluded World T20
  • Nortje struggling with a hip injury for a long time, no replacement has been named
  • Nortje is also South Africa's leading Test wicket-taker in 2021

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IND vs SA Tests: Anrich Nortje ruled out of the entire Test series vs India

In a body blow for South Africa, Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the home Test series vs India which starts with a Boxing Day Test on 26th December. Cricket South Africa announced that the fast bowler who has been South Africa's highest wicket-taker in Tests in 2021, has been ruled out due to a persistent injury.

Also read: IND vs SA Tests: Can the openers give India perfect start in South Africa?

Nortje, who hasn't bowled since the World T20 in the UAE has been struggling with a hip injury and related niggles. With 25 wickets from five Tests at a stunning average of 20.76, Nortje has been South Africa's lead strike bowler in the longest format in 2021.

In his absence, Kagiso Rabada will lead the South African pace attack along with Duanne Olivier who will make a comeback to the side after his return from the Kolpak system.

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