Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) South Africa have ruled out Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against India here on Saturday.

The pace spearhead had missed the opening Test match in Kolkata after sustaining a rib-bone stress injury in the buildup. The injury has been closely monitored by the Proteas medical team, and due to ongoing discomfort in the affected area, Rabada has been withdrawn from the remainder of the tour.

According to International Cricket Council (ICC), the visitors, leading 1-0 in the two-match series, had earlier confirmed Lungi Ngidi’s inclusion in the squad to bolster their pace battery.

Making crucial gains in the WTC standings, the defending champions had notched their first-ever Test win in India since 2010 to gain advantage in Kolkata.

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