South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka and the all-format home series against Pakistan owing to a groin injury. With Ngidi's departure, South Africa will face a major trouble setting their plans for the upcoming World Test Championship, with the captain already suffering from a elbow injury. South africa has officially issued a statement regarding Ngidi's injury. It says, "Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury. The 28-year-old recently underwent a medical assessment as part of his structured conditioning period, during which scans revealed bilateral proximal adductor tendinopathy. He will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to play in January." PLAYER UPDATE 🗞Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury.The 28-year-old recently underwent a medical assessment as part of his structured… pic.twitter.com/aZVL64aX9X — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 14, 2024 South Africa at the WTC ranking Currently, South Africa is in fourth place in the World Test Championship Ranking with a points percentage of 54.17%. They still have to contest against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and a good result may increase their point percentage to 69.44. This can make South Africa a strong contender for the WTC final. Read: Klassen Wants More Cricket: Calls for Longer Series Recently, South Africa has defeated Bangladesh by 2-0, the first one by an innings and the second one by a havoc one innings 273 runs. South Africa will face Sri Lanka for a two-match test series, where a clean sweep will assure their spot in the final, knocking Sri Lanka out of the competition. South Africa will then face Pakistan for another two-match Test series, and a win there will be significant boost ahead of the WTC final.