Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India, as confirmed by captain Temba Bavuma.

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India, beginning on Saturday, as he has not fully recovered from the rib injury he suffered during a training session ahead of the series opener.

"Kagiso has been ruled out of the second Test," said Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma while giving an update on the pacer, who also missed the first Test in Kolkata, which the visitors won by 30 runs.

Bavuma added that the Guwahati track looked like a typical sub-continental wicket, which aids batting on the first couple of days and then becomes conducive for the slow bowlers.

"This wicket looks a lot fresher and will be more consistent in terms of va

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