“Anrich is still part of our plans. He has asked for time and space to focus on T20 cricket over the next 12 months. He is not retiring from any formats."
Anrich Nortje is taking a break from red ball cricket to focus on T20 to return to full fitness. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesA stress fracture in Nortje’s lower back ruled him out of last year’s ODI World Cup in India and this year’s SA20 tournament. The 30-year-old returned to action in the domestic T20 Challenge and is currently playing in the IPL.
After Nortje was not given a national contract for the 2024-season, CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe confirmed tonewspaper that the player wants to focus on T20 cricket next season to strengthen his body before returning to the longer formats.“We had a few conversations with Anrich,” said Nkwe. “Anrich is still part of our plans. He has asked for time and space to focus on T20 cricket over the next 12 months. He is not retiring from any formats.