South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023. Temba Bavuma captains the side that plays pool games against Afghanistan in Karachi on Feb.

Despite their troubles, both are proving their fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy, with Ngidi returning for Paarl Royals in the SA20, while Nortje is scheduled to play for Pretoria Capitals

Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been named in South Africa's 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced in a press release on Monday (January 13). The two pacers have been drafted into the squad despite being out of action due to long injury layoffs.

Spectators at all six SA20 venues have had the opportunity to watch the action first-hand in this opening week, with all the teams playing at least once at their home grounds. Four of the six were sell-outs,

South Africa on Monday included Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje in the Temba Bavuma-led squad for next month's Champions Trophy after the pacers recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries. No

Pacer Nandre Burger, who suffered a a lumbar stress reaction, ahead of the ODI series against Ireland in early October was not considered for selection.

South Africa has largely stuck with the core group that powered them to the semi-finals of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup, retaining 10 of the 15 players for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa announced it squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, with Temba Bavuma set to captain the side.

South Africa have announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The team will be led by skipper Temba Bavuma and sees the return of fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi.