South Africa's white-ball coach Rob Walter has named a squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, prioritizing experience over emerging talent despite the injury concerns surrounding Anrich Nortjé and Lungi Ngidi.
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has made a bold selection for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, naming two injury-prone fast bowlers, Anrich Nortjé and Lungi Ngidi , in his 15-man squad. Both players are returning from significant injuries, with Ngidi having only recently played his first competitive match since October after suffering a long-term groin injury. He struggled in his comeback, going for 0/42 from four overs for the Royals.
Nortjé, last seen in action during the ICC T20 World Cup final, is also on his way back from a toe injury and is yet to feature for the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20.Despite their injury concerns, Walter expressed full confidence in both players' fitness, stating he trusts Nortjé to handle the demands of a high-impact tournament like the Champions Trophy. He highlighted Nortjé's professionalism and dedication to his conditioning, believing he will be ready to contribute. Walter acknowledged the disappointment of Nortjé's setback but emphasized his excitement to have the player back on the international stage.Walter's selection emphasizes his faith in experience for the Champions Trophy, with the core of the squad having reached the 2023 World Cup semi-final in India and the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup final in Barbados last year. This decision comes despite the impressive performances of 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka, who was considered a strong contender for the squad due to his pace and left-arm variations. While acknowledging Maphaka's potential, Walter felt his time would come later. He stressed the importance of the team's established chemistry, having played together in both the 2023 World Cup and the T20 World Cup.Walter believes the team's recent achievements, particularly breaking the semi-final curse in the T20 World Cup, have prepared them better than ever to go all the way. He highlighted the team's fighting spirit and ability to perform under pressure, stating that this experience will be crucial in their pursuit of victory.
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