In a significant setback for South Africa, the Proteas are set to face team India in the second Test of the ongoing multi-format series without their star pacer, Kagiso Rabada. The match will take place at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati starting November 22. Rabada was also absent during the first Test of the series held in Kolkata, which the Proteas won decisively against team India. He missed South Africa’s initial practice session on Thursday, November 20.

Furthermore, South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma confirmed that Rabada will not be available for the second Test. He has also been withdrawn from the remainder of the tour and will head home following the conclusion of the second Test.

"The injury has been closely monitored by the Proteas medical team, and due to ongoing discomfo

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