Lungi Ngidi ruled out of South Africa's Test Series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan with injury

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 15, 2024, 03:44 IST

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South African cricket team will be without the services of fast bowler Lungi Ngidi as he has been sidelined for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to a groin injury. Ngidi's absence adds pressure on captain Temba Bavuma, who is recovering from an elbow injury and faces a race against time to be fit for the Sri Lanka series.

Lungi Ngidi ruled out of South Africa's Test Series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan with injury

File photo of South Africa's Lungi Ngidi. (Reuters)

South African cricketer Lungi Ngidi will miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to a groin injury, according to a statement released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on November 14th.
Ngidi, a fast bowler, is projected to return to action in January, potentially in time for SA20.
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Captain Temba Bavuma is also dealing with an injury. Bavuma is recovering from an elbow injury sustained last month and will undergo a fitness test on Monday to determine his availability for the Sri Lanka series. The two-Test series begins in Durban on November 27th.

Bavuma's absence would be a significant blow to South Africa. "His loss would be more keenly felt than Ngidi, with South Africa having depth in their seam department but still at times brittle with their top six batting," the statement noted.
South Africa is aiming to reach the 2025 World Test Championship final. To achieve this, they will need strong performances in their home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Pakistan series holds particular significance, featuring matches on Boxing Day and New Year's.

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