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Nortje Returns to South Africa Squad for Bangladesh Tests

Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza also return, while Lungi Ngidi remains in rehabilitation.

By TSP Staff
Anrich Nortje celebrates a wicket with South Africa teammates in Durban on October 9, 2026.
Anrich Nortje celebrates a wicket with South Africa teammates in Durban on October 9, 2026. · Credit: ICC / photographer not identified

Anrich Nortje has returned to South Africa’s Test squad for the home series against Bangladesh after a groin injury kept him out of the final Test against Australia, the International Cricket Council reported Nov. 2.

Temba Bavuma will captain the 15-player squad. Batters Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza also return, with de Zorzi coming back after a hamstring injury ruled him out of the Australia series.

Nortje joins a pace group that includes Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Dane Paterson, Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch. Lungi Ngidi was not considered as he continues rehabilitation.

The first Test is scheduled for Nov. 15-19 in Johannesburg, followed by the second Nov. 23-27 in Centurion.