‘Wasted his energy in useless leagues around!’ – Fans react as Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala get ruled out of ODI World Cup squad
South African cricket team was previously in a flux as their star bowlers on Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala’s participation in the upcoming ODI, World Cup 2023 was doubtful but now both the players have been rolled out of the tournament. Both the players played 1ODI match each in the team series against Australia. Both the players had minor injuries which aggravated leading to their ruling out of the tournament.
Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have given some stellar performances in the past for the South African cricket team and can be a huge mess for South Africa in the ODI World Cup, 2023. Gerald Coetzee and Andile Phehlukwayo have been named as the replacement for Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala in South Africa’s 15 man squad for the World Cup which will be held in India. The team’s white ball head coach, Rob Walter recently, shed light on the duo being replaced by Coetzee and Phehlukwayo.
Rob Walter on Andile and Lizaad replacing Nortje and Magala in ODI World Cup
“It’s hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas. We sympathize in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action”, said South African white-ball head coach Rob Walter.
“This provides an opportunity for Andile and Lizaad on the global stage. Both players have been part of our winter programs as well as having represented South Africa in the recent white-ball tour against Australia. They offer great skill sets and we’re excited to have them complete the 15-player squad for this year’s World Cup”, added Walter.
South Africa (Updated) squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 : Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.
Look how the fans reacted:
https://twitter.com/izishan7/status/1704746887860158516?s=46
We won't see him again, by the time of next world cup he will retire
— Vजय Sharमाँ (@vij7227) September 21, 2023
Big loss for South Africa
— Umar Farooq Jutt (@MrUmarFarooq19) September 21, 2023
one unlucky Proteas player…dent their chance a great
— anees ur rehman (@an33s) September 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/cricbellz/status/1704746351563551054?s=46
a big dent to proties bowling line up
— Arshad Chaudhry (@arshadhpp) September 21, 2023
Really unfortunate. Hope he'll get his chance to shine soon ✨
— Chatur (Not an Idiot) (@mpbsvs) September 21, 2023
World Cup ke 3 mahine pahle se khelna band kar dena chahiye.. aur nahi toh kya..
— Ashok Rajpurohit (@ashok_apna_AK) September 21, 2023
