Attacking wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second and final Test against South Africa in Guwahati, following the hosts’ 30-run loss in the series opener at Eden Gardens.

Regular skipper Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a neck injury. Gill was retired hurt during India’s first innings in Kolkata and did not bat in the second innings, forcing a leadership change for the decider.

South Africa, already 1-0 ahead, have a chance to rise to second place on the World Test Championship standings—just behind Australia—if they clinch the series 2-0. India, however, can climb to third spot if they win in Guwahati and level the series 1-1.

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