Corbin Bosch made his ODI debut in December 2024.
Nortje was South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, claiming 15 wickets in nine matches during their run to the final.
However, recurring injuries have plagued him, causing him to miss significant cricket action in 2023 and 2024. A stress fracture in his back has now ruled him out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to commence on February 19.
Corbin Bosch Replaces Nortje in South Africa’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
Cricket South Africa confirmed the inclusion of Corbin Bosch in the squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan. Additionally, young pacer Kwena Maphaka has been named as a travelling reserve for the Champions Trophy.
The official statement read:
“Momentum Multiply Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch has been included in the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan later this month.”
The 30-year-old Bosch, who made his ODI debut against Pakistan in December 2024, replaces the injured Anrich Nortje. Meanwhile, DP World Lions pacer Kwena Maphaka has been added as a travelling reserve.
The board also confirmed that Bosch, Maphaka, and top-order batter Tony de Zorzi will travel to Karachi on Sunday to join the squad for the remainder of the tri-nation ODI series.
Bosch has played just one ODI so far but has experience in domestic cricket, having taken 38 wickets in 32 List A matches at an average of 37.
South Africa squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka