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SA pacers Nortje, Magala ruled out of WC

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Nortje, Magala ruled out

South African pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup in India due to injuries.

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Phehlukwayo, Williams named as replacements

White-ball head coach Rob Walter confirmed their replacements as Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams.

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A look at the injuries 

Nortje suffered a suspected lumbar stress fracture, while Magala experienced a knee niggle during the Australia ODI series.

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Nortje has been SA's mainstay seamer

Nortje has taken 36 wickets in 22 ODIs, while Magala debuted in November 2021 and claimed 15 wickets in eight games.

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Phehlukwayo's all-round stats

Phehlukwayo, a fast-bowling all-rounder, has 89 wickets and 781 runs in 76 ODIs.

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