Another SA fast bowler, this time Gerald Coetzee, has picked up an injury and is a doubt for the Proteas' Champions Trophy squad.
The Proteas are already without key quick, Anrich Nortje, for the tournament in Pakistan next month.South Africa white ball coach Rob Walter will be concerned about how many fast bowlers are currently on the injured list following the news on Sunday that Gerald Coetzee was now also a doubt for the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan next month., Coetzee appeared the most likely candidate, but now he, too, is in a race against time to be fit to be considered for selection.
On Saturday night, following the Joburg Super Kings’ SA20 defeat to MI Cape Town, JSK assistant coach Albie Morkel expressed his concern about so many fast bowlers being on the injury list. He said nine quicks were currently injured, and named Coetzee, Lizaad Williams and Nandre Burger, of JSK.
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