South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje to miss third Test against Australia — Channel NewsAsia

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje will miss the third and final Test against Australia, which starts on Tuesday at Newlands in Cape Town, South Africa, due to a groin injury. Cricket South Africa reported this, according to Channel NewsAsia.

Injury in the second Test

The 32-year-old Nortje sustained the injury early in the second Test match in Gqeberha. He stopped during his fourth over and took no further part in the game.

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South Africa completed the second Test with a victory over Australia by an innings and 31 runs. The match ended on Thursday, and the score in the three-Test series became 1-1.

Only change to the squad

Nortje's absence is the only change to South Africa's squad for the third Test. The bowler only recently returned to first-class cricket after a lengthy break, as his career had previously been repeatedly interrupted by injuries.