Archive · 19 Nov 2025
South Africa Prepares for Guwahati Test; India Hints at Team Changes
South Africa is preparing for the second Test against India in Guwahati, with Lungi Ngidi joining the squad as cover for Kagiso Rabada, who is recovering from a rib injury.
Meanwhile, India's nets session hinted at changes for the upcoming Test, with Sai Sudharsan likely to return to the playing XI.
Both teams are preparing for a spinning track in Guwahati, similar to the one in Kolkata where the first Test was played.
South Africa called up Lungi Ngidi as cover for injured Kagiso Rabada
India's nets session suggested changes for the Guwahati Test
Sai Sudharsan likely to return for India, Shubman Gill's availability uncertain
India to play on a spinning track in Guwahati, similar to Kolkata
Gautam Gambhir opens up about India's approach to the Guwahati pitch
- Who
- South Africa cricket team, India cricket team, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill
- What
- Preparing for the second Test in Guwahati
- When
- On Tuesday, ahead of the Test starting on Saturday
- Where
- Guwahati, India
- Why
- To prepare for the second and final Test of the series
- Series
- India vs South Africa Test Series
- Next Match
- Second Test in Guwahati
- South Africa's Injury Concern
- Kagiso Rabada's rib injury
- India's Likely Change
- Sai Sudharsan for Shubman Gill
Sources
Under Gautam Gambhir’s prowling eyes, Sai Sudharsan battles vulnerabilities ahead of possible Test recall
Sourav Ganguly Doubts Gautam Gambhir's Washington Sundar Move, Suggests Changes In Playing XI After Eden Defeat
Guwahati Pitch to be Rank-Turner Like Kolkata Track? Gautam Gambhir Opens up on What to Expect During 2nd Test
Team India’s Tuesday nets session drops major hints for Guwahati Test as batter gets ready to return
