Anrich Nortje has been selected for the Proteas T20 World Cup squad despite his poor form (Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
This year's Indian Premier League (IPL), with its record-breaking high scores and mammoth strike rates, has been a nightmare for fast bowlers, particularly those who operate inside the powerplays.
Few, however, have struggled as much as Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje.
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