Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the 2023 ODI World Cup with injuries and replaced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad.

Nortje may have a stress fracture in her low back (lumbar). The seamer, who is 29 years old, had lower back spasms in the second ODI against Australia and had to see a specialist and get scanned.

Magala was on the recent white-ball tour against Australia, and CSA said he was given every chance to fully recover and play, but it was decided that the risk of having him in the squad was too high.

Coach Rob Walter has chosen all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo from the KZN Dolphins and seam bowler Lizaad Williams from the Northerns Titans to take their places.

“It’s hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas,” said Walter. “We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action.

“This provides an opportunity for Andile and Lizaad on the global stage,” he added. “Both players have been part of our winter programmes as well as having represented South Africa in the recent white-ball tour against Australia. They offer great skill sets and we’re excited to have them complete the 15-player squad for this year’s World Cup.”

The Proteas World Cup squad.

Proteas World Cup squad: Temba Bavuma (c, Lions), Gerald Coetzee (Titans), Quinton de Kock (Titans), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Marco Jansen (Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins), Aiden Markram ( Titans), David Miller (Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Lions), Lizaad Williams (Titans).