Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad

Fast bowler Corbin Bosch has been named in South Africa’s 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in Pakistan and in the UAE later this month.

The 30-year-old, who made his One-Day International (ODI) debut against Pakistan in December, replaced the injured Anrich Nortje. Meanwhile, left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka has also been added to the squad as a travelling reserve. Bosch and Maphaka, along with opener Tony de Zorzi, depart for Karachi on Sunday to join the squad for the remainder of the tri-nation ODI series.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has joined the support staff as a consultant for both the tri-nation series and the Champions Trophy.

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Who is Corbin Bosch?

Corbin Bosch made a sensational Test debut in the first Test against Pakistan with a great all-round showing. He took a wicket with his first ball, on his way to fine figures of four for 63. He then counter-attacked smartly with the bat, coming in at 191 for seven and refusing to be pinned down despite being under massive pressure in difficult conditions for batting. His 81 not out at number nine was a terrific inning and hugely significant in the thrilling outcome of the match as it made up the bulk of the Proteas’ 90-run first-innings lead.

But while the 30-year-old was continuing his outstanding recent form with the bat, taking his first-class average this season to 96, he was primarily chosen for his fast bowling. And Bosch came into the game with a first-class record of 72 wickets in 34 matches at a humdrum average of 36.75. He had only taken one five-wicket haul in his career.

Father Tertius, who passed away in perplexing circumstances at the age of just 33 in 2000, shared the new ball between 1987/88 and 1993/94 with De Villiers for the Northerns cricket team that was based at SuperSport Park. Bosch senior claimed 210 wickets in 68 first-class matches at an average of 27.56. His pace and aggression were enough to earn him a place in South Africa’s 1992 World Cup squad and their first Test since isolation, in the West Indies that April.

South Africa’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad

Temba Bavuma (capt), 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, Rassie van der Dussen

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South Africa’s fixture

Friday 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – National Stadium, Karachi

February 25: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

March 1: South Africa vs England – National Stadium, Karachi

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