Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the third and deciding Test against Australia, starting at Newlands on Tuesday, due to a mild groin injury.
Proteas pace bowler Anrich Nortje revealed that he’s harboured a grudge against Australia since a 2-0 series loss down-under three years ago.
Anrich Nortje has admitted he is getting "goosebumps" at the prospect of wearing the Test cap again as he prepares for a possible return to South Africa's starting XI against Australia.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has revealed that Anrich Nortje made it clear to him that he still wants to play all formats of cricket, which informed his inclusion in the preliminary squad for the first Test against Australia.
Anrich Nortje has been selected in an 18-man Proteas squad ahead of the first Test against Australia despite having not played a red-ball game in three years, while Kagiso Rabada is also included.
Anrich Nortje will put in the hard work with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 as he aims to be selected in the Proteas squad for the T20 World Cup.