Ngidi ruled out of Sri lanka and Pakistan inbound tours

Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury.

The 28-year-old recently underwent a medical assessment as part of his structured conditioning period, during which scans revealed bilateral proximal adductor tendinopathy. He will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to play in January.

Test captain Temba Bavuma is making positive progress in his recovery from a left elbow injury and will undergo a fitness test on Monday, 18 November to determine his availability for the two-match test series against Sri Lanka, which starts in Durban on 27 November.