Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been replaced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup in India.

Nortje has a suspected low back (lumbar) stress fracture. The 29-year-old seamer experienced lower back spasms during the second ODI against Australia and underwent specialist assessments and scans.

CSA said Magala was part of the recent white-ball tour against Australia and was given every opportunity for a full recovery and participation, but it was decided that the risk associated with his inclusion in the squad was too great.

Coach Rob Walter has named KZN Dolphins all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and Northerns Titans seam bowler Lizaad Williams as their replacements.

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“It’s hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas,” said Walter. “We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action.

“This provides an opportunity for Andile and Lizaad on the global stage,” he added. “Both players have been part of our winter programmes as well as having represented South Africa in the recent white-ball tour against Australia. They offer great skill sets and we’re excited to have them complete the 15-player squad for this year’s World Cup.”

The squad departs for India on Saturday.

Proteas World Cup squad: Temba Bavuma (c, Lions), Gerald Coetzee (Titans), Quinton de Kock (Titans), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Marco Jansen (Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins), Aiden Markram ( Titans), David Miller (Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Lions), Lizaad Williams (Titans).