India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match: South Africa have added fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their squad ahead of the second Test against India, according to Cricbuzz reports. He joins as cover for lead pacer Kagiso Rabada, who is doubtful for the second Test in Guwahati starting November 22. Rabada suffered a rib injury during a South Africa training session before the first Test at Eden Gardens. He was ruled out after medical assessments.
Ngidi last played for the Proteas in the World Test Championship final against Australia. He has taken 58 wickets in 20 Tests. His inclusion provides South Africa with an experienced pace option ahead of the second match.
South Africa face further injury concerns as spinner Simon Harmer picked up a shoulder problem and pacer Marco Jansen is dealing with a niggle. According to the reports, both players underwent medical checks and their availability for the second Test remains uncertain.
South Africa squad for India tour: Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne and Lungi Ngidi.
