ന്യൂലാൻഡ്സ് ടെസ്റ്റ്: ദക്ഷിണാഫ്രിക്കൻ ടീമിൽ നിന്ന് ആൻറിച്ച് നോർക്കിയെ ഒഴിവാക്കി, പകരക്കാരനായി ആര്?

South Africa announces squad for Newlands Test, injured Anrich Nortje ruled out of series decider center South Africa's Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Newlands Test. AP AP https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bacahz/article71619414.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/South_Africa_Australia_Cricket_52_65.jpg THEMBA HADEBE South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates the wicket of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on day four of the second cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Gqeberha, South Africa, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee and Dane Paterson will be in contention to replace the injured Nortje.

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Anrich Nortje was on Saturday ruled out of South Africa's series-deciding third Test against Australia due to a groin problem picked up in the second Test. The host has made just one change to its squad, with the remaining players retained for the Newlands Test, scheduled to begin on October 27.

The fast bowler's involvement in the Gqeberha Test ended after only 3.3 overs in Australia's first innings, when he experienced discomfort in his groin and left the field. He did not return to action for the remainder of the match, which the host eventually won by an innings and 31 runs.

Nortje's absence leaves the home side with a decision to make over its pace combination. Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee and Dane Paterson are the options available to fill the vacancy if South Africa decides to continue with a four-pronged seam attack.

South Africa squad for 3rd Test vs Australia Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne South Africa squad for 3rd Test vs Australia Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne