South African bowler Gerald Koetzi
There is now only 15 days left for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to begin. In such a situation, all the teams are preparing for the tournament. Before this ICC event, where a 3-match ODI series between India and England is to be played, the TRAI-Nation ODI Series 2025 is to be held on the land of Pakistan. A total of 4 matches will be played between 3 teams in this series. Apart from Pakistan, there are teams from New Zealand and South Africa. The South Africa team’s difficulties are not being named before the Champions Trophy.
In fact, Pakistan and New Zealand have already announced their team for this tri -series, while South Africa announced a 12 -member squad on 5 February for their first match in the series, with 6 unaccified players. Apart from this, Garald Koetzi also returned to the team. Koetji was not able to play due to unfit for a long time. Another big news came out just hours after the South Africa’s announcement was announced for the Tri-Nation ODI series, which surprised everyone.
Dhakad bowlers out of team in 4 hours
In fact, Garald Koetzi has been ruled out of the entire TRAI-Nation Series only 4 hours after South Africa got an entry in ODI squad. Not only this, Garald Koetzi’s name also disappeared from the Champions Trophy. Cricket South Africa issued an official statement and gave this information. Cricket South Africa said in its statement that fast bowler Gerald Koetzi has been dropped from the upcoming TRAI-Nation ODI series against Pakistan and New Zealand.
Replacement has not announced yet
The statement further stated that 24 -year -old Koetzi experienced tightness in the waist while completing his 10 overs during training at the Center of Excellence in Pretoria on the morning of 5 February. After further assessment by the Protiaz Medical Team, it was decided that the workload of the upcoming 50 over matches has increased the risk of serious injury. Another player will be announced in time in his place. COTJE will not be selected for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
South African team squad for the first match of TRAI-Nation ODI series 2025: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Ethan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Vian Mulder, Mehalali Mapongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gidon Peters, Micah-Il Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Varin.
South Africa Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tony de Jorji, Marco Janson, Henrik Klassen, Keshav Maharaj, Aidan Makram, David Miller, Vian Mulder, Lungi Angidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Ricelton, Tabrez Shamsi, Triston Stabs, Rasi Van Der Drusen.
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