IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje tests COVID-19 positive
Cricket | April 14, 2021 15:06 ISTThe South African pacer tested positive for COVID-19 while in quarantine.
The South African pacer tested positive for COVID-19 while in quarantine.
South Africa's pace bowlers plowed through the patched-up Sri Lankan order in just 40.3 overs at the Wanderers after Sri Lanka chose to bat first, with Anrich Nortje taking a career-best 6-56.
Nortje, who now holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery in IPL history, has built a huge fan base in India courtesy his brilliance with the ball this season.
Nortje finished with figures of 3/33 in his four overs, which included two vital wickets of Devdutt Padikkal and Chris Morris in the same over.
Nortje had registered the record during his opening spell against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday against opener Jos Buttler.
Delhi Capitals head scout Vijay Dahiya, who brought in the pacer Anrich Nortje after Jason Roy’s injury, feels there’s no instruction for bowling fast and coach Ricky Ponting understood that well.
Anrich Nortje bowled the fastest delivery of the season on Wednesday, reaching 156/2 kph against Rajasthan Royals.
The South African bowled DC's third over, which was also his first of the day, and started off with a delivery that clocked 148.2 kmph. It was hit by Jos Buttler for a six.
Nortje said it is all about sticking to basics and executing their plans as the Capitals, who defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs on Saturday night, will face RCB in an IPL game here.
Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje played a key role in the side's victory against Chennai Super Kings, taking two key wickets of Vijay and Jadhav.
While addressing a press conference in Dubai, Delhi Capitals bowler Anrich Nortje praised his team player Axar Patel and said he is "awesome bowler".
Nortje replaced Chris Woakes in the Capitals line-up and had his first session on Sunday evening.
The 26-year-old South African pacer will replace England's Chris Woakes at Delhi Capitals, after the latter pulled out of the upcoming edition of the IPL.
Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the attack with 2/54 in 14 overs, while Nortje (1/50 from 16 overs) picked up the wicket of India skipper Virat Kohli.
South Africa's Anrich Nortje became the fourth bowler to dismiss Virat Kohli for first Test wicket during the third and final game of the series in Ranchi.
Nortje fractured his right thumb while practising in the nets, and it has now been confirmed that he would need six to eight weeks rest to recover fully.
Isuru Udana made 78 from 57 balls batting at No.9 but Anrich Nortje's 3/57 and Quinton de Kock's 51 ensured South Africa beat Sri Lanka by six wickets.
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