Champions Trophy: Corbin Bosch Takes Nortje's Spot in South Africa’s Squad
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Synopsis
South Africa has announced the inclusion of fast bowler Corbin Bosch in place of the injured Anrich Nortje for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Bosch's recent debut performances have earned him this opportunity as the team prepares for their matches in Karachi and Rawalpindi, which are crucial for their tournament aspirations.
Key Takeaways
- Corbin Bosch replaces Anrich Nortje due to injury.
- Bosch made his ODI debut against Pakistan in December.
- Kwena Maphaka has been added as a traveling reserve.
- South Africa's first match is against Afghanistan on February 21.
- Yasir Arafat joins the support staff as a consultant.
Johannesburg, Feb 9 (NationPress) South Africa has appointed fast bowler Corbin Bosch as a substitute for the injured speedster Anrich Nortje in their 15-member lineup for the forthcoming Champions Trophy, commencing on February 19.
Bosch, aged 30, made his ODI debut against Pakistan in December of the previous year, subsequently earning his Test cap against the same team. With Nortje sidelined from the eight-team tournament due to a persistent back injury, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced Bosch's inclusion in the squad on Sunday.
Additionally, CSA revealed that fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been incorporated into the team as a traveling reserve. Bosch and Maphaka, along with Proteas batter Tony de Zorzi, will depart for Karachi on Sunday to join the South African squad for the remainder of the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan, which is vital preparation for the Champions Trophy.
South Africa is placed in Group B of the Champions Trophy alongside Afghanistan, Australia, and England. They will kick off their tournament against Afghanistan on February 21 in Karachi, then proceed to Rawalpindi to face Australia on February 15.
Following that, they will return to Karachi for their final group-stage encounter against England on March 1. CSA has also announced that former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has joined the South African support staff as a consultant for both the tri-series and the Champions Trophy.
South Africa's squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy includes: Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen. Traveling reserve: Kwena Maphaka.
South Africa's squad for the tri-series game against New Zealand: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne.
South Africa's squad for the tri-series matches against Pakistan and the Final: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Lungi Ngidi, Meeka-eel Prince, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne.
