Lungi Ngidi added to South Africa's squad for 2nd Test
What's the story
South Africa have added fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the 2nd Test match against India. The game is scheduled to take place at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium on November 22. Ngidi's inclusion hints that Kagiso Rabada, who missed South Africa's stunning win in Kolkata due to a rib injury sustained during practice, could be doubtful for this match as well.
Career overview
Ngidi returns to red-ball cricket
Ngidi has been part of SA's all-format plans, but he has played only three Tests since his comeback in January last year. He last played a red-ball game against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final in June. In his only Test appearance in India, the right-arm seamer went wicketless (Ranchi in 2019). As of now, Ngidi has taken 58 wickets from 20 Tests at 23.37.
Team composition
South Africa's bowling options for the 2nd Test
Along with Ngidi, South Africa have Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, and Wiaan Mulder as their other fast bowling options. Off-spinner Simon Harmer, the star of SA's win in Kolkata, is dealing with a shoulder issue, while pacer Marco Jansen has a minor niggle. Both players were assessed at Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital, which also treated Shubman Gill's recent injury.
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A look at SA squad
SA squad: 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.
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SA lead two-match series 1-0
South Africa lead the two-match series against India after winning the opening Test in Kolkata by 30 runs. It was SA's first Test win in India in 15 years. The two teams will now clash in the 2nd Test in Guwahati, starting November 22.