Nortje and Ngidi Return to Bolster South Africa’s Champions Trophy Squad
Patiala, 13 January (Sports Desk)
South Africa has announced its 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge.
The Proteas, aiming to build on their recent strong performances, including reaching the semi-final of the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup and the final of the upcoming World Test Championship, receive a significant boost with the return of pace spearheads Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi.
This tournament marks Nortje’s return to ODI cricket, his first 50-over appearance since September 2023. He has been sidelined due to a back stress fracture, which caused him to miss the 2023 World Cup and South Africa’s home summer. Lungi Ngidi also returns to international cricket after recovering from a groin injury sustained in October 2024.
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South Africa has largely retained the core of the team that reached the 2023 World Cup semi-finals, with 10 of the 15 players returning for the Champions Trophy. New additions to the squad include Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder, all set to make their debut at a 50-over ICC event. Nortje’s inclusion is also a key change from the World Cup squad.
South Africa Squad:
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Marco Jansen
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
- Kagiso Rabada
- Ryan Rickelton
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Rassie van der Dussen
Head Coach Rob Walter commented on the squad selection: “This squad boasts a wealth of experience, with many players having consistently performed in high-pressure situations. That kind of experience is invaluable in a tournament like this. We’ve managed to maintain the core group of our 2023 World Cup squad, whilst adding fresh talent. Our recent performances at ICC events show that we’re capable of reaching the latter stages of global tournaments. We’re eager to take the next step and go even further in pursuit of the coveted silverware.”
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South Africa’s Group Stage Fixtures:
- February 21: South Africa vs. Afghanistan (Karachi)
- February 25: South Africa vs. Australia (Rawalpindi)
- March 1: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)
