South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of Test series vs India due to injury

South Africa and Delhi Capitals pace bowler Anrich Nortje has failed to recover from 'persistent injury'.

South Africa pace bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the three-match Test series against India, due to a persistent injury. The Delhi Capitals paceman has not recovered enough to take part in the Test series which begins in Centurion on Sunday (December 26).

“He (Nortje) has unfortunately not recovered adequately for the expected Test match bowling loads and is currently consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery. No replacement will be brought in,” Cricket South Africa said in a statement on Tuesday (December 21).

The Proteas have commenced their final preparation ahead of the first match starting on Boxing Day. It is the Test team’s first series since their successful tour to the West Indies in July of this year, where they won the series two-nil. The teams will be playing for vital, ICC World Test Championship points.