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South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the rest of the ongoing SA20 tournament with a left hamstring strain. However, Coetzee is still under consideration for selection for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be played in Pakistan and Dubai.
Coetzee had just returned from injury and played his first competitive match for the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) against the Durban Super Giants, following a groin injury during the Test series against Sri Lanka. He took two wickets for 32 runs in three overs before being dropped from the JSK XI for the next match.
Gerald Coetzee ruled out of SA20 after straining left hamstring
Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the SA20 after suffering a left hamstring strain. The Joburg Super Kings announced that he will undergo medical assessments and rehabilitation. They expressed their good wishes for his speedy recovery through a statement on Instagram.
“Joburg Super Kings fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has suffered a left hamstring strain and will therefore not take part in Betway SA20. He will undergo further medical assessments and rehabilitation. Sending him all the vibes positive and wishing him a speedy recovery! ⚡💛”, reads the statement.
Gerald Coetzee expected to replace injured Anrich Nortje in Champions Trophy squad
South Africa are facing several injury challenges, with many key players sidelined. Gerald Coetzee was considered as a replacement for the injured Anrich Nortje for the Champions Trophy. Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder are back in the squad, but the team’s options are becoming increasingly limited.
Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger and Lizaad Williams are not included in the Proteas squad for the marquee tournament. Burger is dealing with a stress fracture in his back, while Williams is recovering from a knee injury.
South Africa’s campaign begins on February 21 against Afghanistan
The Champions Trophy will take place from February 19 to March 9. Pakistan will host the tournament at three venues – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, while India will play their matches in Dubai.
The tournament will feature eight nations, divided into two groups of four. Group A includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Afghanistan and Australia.
South Africa’s campaign begins on February 21 against Afghanistan in Karachi, followed by a match against Australia on February 25 in Rawalpindi. They will conclude the group stage against England on March 1 in Karachi. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 9.
South Africa won the first ICC Champions Trophy in 1998 in Bangladesh. This remains his only ICC event win in any format. South Africa triumphed over West Indies by four wickets in the final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.
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