Shukri Conrad Updates on Anrich Nortje’s Test Comeback Amid Injury Challenges for South Africa
South African head coach Shukri Conrad provided updates on pace bowler Anrich Nortje's return to Test cricket after a three-year hiatus from the format. Nortje, who had not played a Test or First-Class match in three years, is included in South Africa's provisional 18-man squad for the Test series against Australia. Conrad stated that Nortje expressed his willingness to represent South Africa in all formats and that the management is monitoring his workload and fitness carefully. The recall comes as South Africa deals with injury setbacks to several seamers including Ottneil Baartman, Kwena Maphaka, and Lungi Ngidi.