Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been added to South Africa 's squad for the second Test against India in Guwahati which starts on Saturday.

Ngidi's inclusion suggests Kagiso Rabada, who missed South Africa's sensational victory in Kolkata with a rib injury, is a doubtful starter again. The visitors' other fast bowling options on tour are Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch and Wiaan Mulder.

Ngidi has played 20 Tests in his career so far, but only three since making a comeback in Cape Town against India in January 2024. His last red-ball appearance was the World Test Championship final against Australia in June. He has played just one Test match in India, going wicketless in Ranchi in 2019.

Ngidi does have overs in his legs having been part of South Africa's ODI and T20I series in Pak

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