Kagiso Rabada ruled out of Guwahati Test vs India, confirms Temba Bavuma

In a massive blow for the South Africa National Cricket Team, the pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test match against the India National Cricket Team.

The South Africa National Cricket Team will take on the India National Cricket Team in the second Test match in Guwahati from November 22

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out - Temba Bavuma

Rabada is one of the most important members of the South African Test setup, and he was set to feature in the playing XI in the first game of the series against the India National Cricket Team at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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However, unfortunately, he suffered a rib injury in one of the training sessions in South Africa and was ruled out of the game. The pacer underwent several medical checks and assessments but was deemed unfit to play.

Later, reports claimed that Kagiso Rabada was doubtful for the second match, and Cricket South Africa (CSA) even added Lungi Ngidi to the squad as cover. However, the Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha had said that the pacer is still being monitored by the medical team.

Meanwhile, the South African skipper, Temba Bavuma, has now come up with the final update on Kagiso Rabada, stating that he has been ruled out of the Guwahati Test match.

"Pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India due to a rib injury," South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said as quoted by PTI.

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