A South African star player has been ruled out even before the T20I series with India begins
The Indian cricket team renews its rivalry with South Africa, beginning with a T20I on Sunday. Team India will play all three formats on the tour. South Africa, at home, has always been a great force, and the Indian cricket team knows it well. This time, India will have three captains: Rohit Sharma for Tests, KL Rahul for ODIs, and Suryakumar Yadav for T20Is. Ahead of the T20I series, South Africa got a big shock as star pacer Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the series.
Cricket South Africa said in a release that "Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match KFC T20I series against India due to a left lateral ankle sprain. The 27-year-old has been released from the squad and will return to his provincial team, where he will undergo his rehabilitation with the Momentum Multiply Titans under the supervision of the Proteas medical team."
"Initially, he was expected to play in the round of four-day matches from December 14–17 in preparation for the two-match Betway Test series, but will instead be further assessed by the medical team on his progress. Western Province fast bowler Beuran Hendricks has been named as his replacement."