Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out of Upcoming Cricket Series
South African cricketer Lungi Ngidi will miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and the all-format tour against Pakistan due to a groin injury. Ngidi, who has taken 55 Test wickets for South Africa, is expected to return in January after completing a rehabilitation program.
Details of the Injury
The 28-year-old fast bowler underwent a medical assessment that revealed bilateral proximal adductor tendinopathy. This injury will keep him out of action for the series starting on November 27 in Durban.
Other Team Updates
Test captain Temba Bavuma is recovering from a left elbow injury and will have a fitness test on November 18 to determine his availability for the series against Sri Lanka.
World Test Championship Standings
South Africa is currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings with a point percentage of 54.17, while Sri Lanka is in third place with 55.56%.
Doubts Revealed
Lungi Ngidi -: Lungi Ngidi is a cricketer from South Africa who is known for his fast bowling. He plays for the South African national cricket team.
Groin injury -: A groin injury is when the muscles in the upper thigh area get hurt. It can be painful and needs time to heal.
Rehabilitation -: Rehabilitation is a process to help someone recover from an injury. It involves exercises and treatments to make the injured part strong again.
Test series -: A Test series is a set of cricket matches played between two countries. Each match can last up to five days.
Temba Bavuma -: Temba Bavuma is a cricketer from South Africa and the captain of their Test cricket team. He is recovering from an elbow injury.
World Test Championship -: The World Test Championship is a competition where cricket teams from different countries play Test matches to see who is the best.
Durban -: Durban is a city in South Africa where one of the cricket matches against Sri Lanka will be played.
