Anrich Nortje during training for South Africa (Source: AFP Photos)
Anrich Nortje injured his groin during the second Test of the recently concluded three-match series between Australia and South Africa. Since then, he has been out of action.
As South Africa vs Bangladesh Tests are about to kick off, the Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad issued an update on Nortje’s availability. The 32-year-old has been picked for SA vs BAN Tests, but when can be available for longer spells, Conrad revealed.
Anrich Nortje Expected To Return To Action During SA vs BAN 2nd Test
In a detailed way, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad explained what happened to Nortje ever since he suffered the injury. And then, he mentioned it would be tough for him to be ready for SA vs BAN 1st Test, which begins on Sunday (November 15) at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
However, according to Conrad, he should be available for selection during SA vs BAN 2nd Test, which will be held at SuperSport Park, Centurion on November 23.
"He (Nortje) went for the scan at St George's during the Test match, and it revealed nothing sinister. It wasn't as bad as initially anticipated and didn't require anything out of the ordinary either, just a little bit of rest and then some rehab," Conrad said.
"He'll definitely be in the frame for one of the Test matches here, possibly the second one. From a medical point of view, there was nothing wrong, and he's recovered well. He's started training early enough. He's building up his loads as we speak and he should be good to go by the second Test," he added.
Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada To Join Nortje Vs Bangladesh
South Africa’s pace attack is already one of the most dangerous ones in the world, particularly for the Test cricket. The presence of Kagiso Rabada and a man-in-form Marco Jansen makes them look very fierce, while Nortje’s recent return to red-ball set-up made them even more vicitious.
They will be aiming to tear Bangladesh apart in their own backyard.
South Africa Squad For Bangladesh Tests
Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Zubayr Hamza, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton
