Nortje Ruled Out of Final Test Against Australia

South Africa has ruled fast bowler Anrich Nortje out of the third and final Test against Australia after he sustained a mild groin injury during the second Test. His recovery timeline is unclear, and the selectors have not named a replacement. Nortje was injured on the fourth morning of the second Test in Gqeberha. He left the field during his fourth over and remained in the dressing room for the rest of the match, according to the report of his withdrawal. South Africa must make at least one change to its pace attack for the series decider. The series is level at 1-1, and the final Test is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Nortje’s injury ends his return to Test cricket after an absence of more than three and a half years. He played the opening Test in Durban, bowling 40 overs and taking two wickets in each innings. South Africa had considered resting Nortje for the second Test before bringing him back after he completed the series opener without apparent problems. Captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged that selecting him again had been a risk, given his injury history and lengthy periods away from cricket. The selectors are considering Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson as...