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World Cup 2023: South Africa has suffered two major setbacks before the World Cup. South African fast bowlers Enrich Norkia and Sisanda Magala were out of this tournament to be held in India.
South Africa has suffered a double shock before the World Cup. The news of injury to both the players was confirmed by head coach Rob Walter. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phelukwayo and fast bowler Lizard Williams have both been included in the World Cup squad.
South Africa 's first match against Sri Lanka
Walter said, “It is very disappointing that both of them will not be able to play the World Cup. Both are excellent players and very useful too. We will continue to support him in his return to competitive cricket. Norkia has suffered a waist injury. Meanwhile, Magala is suffering from a left knee injury.
Both were included in South Africa's 15-man preliminary squad. The South African team was to leave for India on Saturday but both could not recover in time. South Africa has to play its first match in the World Cup against Sri Lanka on October 7 in Delhi.
World Cup will start from October 5
World Cup 2023 will start from October 5, where the first match will be between England and New Zealand. India will host the entire tournament for the first time. It will include ten teams, whose matches will be scheduled at ten venues from October 5 to November 19.
The tournament will begin at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and conclude with the final at the same venue on Sunday, November 19. India's campaign will begin on October 8 with the match against Australia in Chennai.
South African team
Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jensen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phelukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.
News is originally taken from: https://bit.ly/3ZsUKbn
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