Anrich Nortje exits Test match with suspected groin injury
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

During the second Test against Australia on October 21, Anrich Nortje left the field with what is suspected to be a groin injury. South Africa may face challenges with their bowling attack as they aim to enforce the follow-on. The match is currently ongoing, with Nortje's status uncertain as the team evaluates his condition.
- •Anrich Nortje walks off with a suspected groin injury
- •South Africa may be one bowler down for the remainder of the game
- •The second Test against Australia is currently underway
- 11:26 AMESPNcricinfo — Anrich Nortje walks off with suspected groin injury in second Test
"South Africa could potentially play the rest of the game one bowler down as they look to enforce the follow-on against Australia
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