Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Test series against India due to a persistent injury.

CSA said on Tuesday that Nortje is consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery.

No replacement will be brought in.

Duanne Olivier is now certain to make his return to Test cricket at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday, with Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi the other pace bowlers in the XI.

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