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.