Potchefstroom, Sep 11: South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the third ODI against Australia, scheduled for Tuesday at the JB Marks Oval, here.
The 29-year-old left the field after bowling five overs during the second ODI in Bloemfontein on Saturday due to lower back spasms, a statement read.
He returned to bat during the chase but still requires further assessment and will undergo scans in Johannesburg on Monday.
South Africa will be sweating on the results of the scans given the start of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is less than a month away and the Proteas’ first match at the tournament is scheduled to take place in Delhi on October 7 against Sri Lanka.
South Africa are trailing 0-2 in the five-match ODI series against Australia and will need to win the next match to keep the series alive.
South Africa is scheduled to play Australia on September 15 at SuperSport Park in Centurion for the 4th ODI and September 17 at Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg for the 5th match of the series (Agencies)
