India vs South Africa: SA pacer Lungi Ngidi ruled out of T20I series

Lungi Ngidi, the fast bowler from South Africa, has been sidelined from the upcoming three-match T20I series against India due to a left lateral ankle sprain. The 27-year-old will leave the national squad and continue his recovery process with his provincial team, the Momentum Multiply Titans, under the watchful eye of the Proteas medical team. This development was confirmed in a statement by Cricket South Africa (CSA).

Ngidi's availability for the four-day game scheduled for December 14-17 remains uncertain, pending further evaluation by the medical team. Initially expected to spearhead South Africa's fast bowling alongside Marco Jansen, Ngidi's injury has prompted CSA to call upon Beuran Hendricks, a 33-year-old left-arm pacer from Western Province, as his replacement.

Hendricks, who last represented South Africa in T20Is in 2021, brings experience to the team with 25 wickets from 19 T20I appearances.

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