Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s absence has created an opportunity for Gerald Coetzee in South Africa’s ODI plans, while Anrich Nortje was not included in the 16-player squad named to face Australia later this month. Proteas coach Shukri Conrad said Nortje remains in contention for a return despite his omission, according to IOL.
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