Proteas coach Rob Walter is backing the experience of Anrich Nortjé and Lungi Ngidi in major international events to shine through in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi return to the South African ODI side as the Proteas announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Gerald Coetzee is dealing with a hamstring issue and is casting doubt over his participation in the tournament for the coming weeks.

Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been named in South Africa's 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced in a press release on Monday (January 13). The two pacers have been drafted into the squad despite being out of action due to long injury layoffs.

Despite their troubles, both are proving their fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy, with Ngidi returning for Paarl Royals in the SA20, while Nortje is scheduled to play for Pretoria Capitals

South Africa has largely stuck with the core group that powered them to the semi-finals of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup, retaining 10 of the 15 players for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa has selected a seasoned 15-player squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, with Temba Bavuma as captain. The team includes notable returning players like Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi.

South Africa announced it squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, with Temba Bavuma set to captain the side.

South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023. Temba Bavuma captains the side that plays pool games against Afghanistan in Karachi on Feb.