The injury comes after Nortje returned to Test cricket in Durban, where he bowled 40 overs in his first Test and first-class appearance in more than three and a half years, according to ESPNcricinfo. Cricket South Africa confirmed at the start of the second session that the pacer would not take the field again for at least the remainder of Australia’s first innings. Nortje limped off the field three balls into his fourth over during the opening session.
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje sustained a suspected right groin injury during the fourth day of the ongoing second Test against Australia at St George’s Park on Wednesday, raising concerns over his availability for the remainder of the match, according to ESPNcricinfo.
South Africa’s first-innings total was built around a remarkable knock from captain Temba Bavuma, who scored 179, while Marco Jansen contributed 85. The pair helped the hosts recover from an early collapse and seize control of the contest.
