Proteas coach Rob Walter is backing the experience of Anrich Nortjé and Lungi Ngidi in major international events to shine through in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi return to the South African ODI side as the Proteas announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Despite their troubles, both are proving their fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy, with Ngidi returning for Paarl Royals in the SA20, while Nortje is scheduled to play for Pretoria Capitals

Cricket South Africa has finally announced the provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and two big names return. Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi are making a comeback to the national side.

Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been named in South Africa's 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced in a press release on Monday (January 13). The two pacers have been drafted into the squad despite being out of action due to long injury layoffs.

Pacer Nandre Burger, who suffered a a lumbar stress reaction, ahead of the ODI series against Ireland in early October was not considered for selection.

South Africa has largely stuck with the core group that powered them to the semi-finals of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup, retaining 10 of the 15 players for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa announced it squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, with Temba Bavuma set to captain the side.

Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been selected in South Africa's ODI squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy after missing the entire home international season with injuries. Nortje was out with a broken toe, while Ngidi had a groin injury.