Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has reportedly been added to the squad after their prime fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, suffered from a rib injury during the first Test match at Eden Gardens. South Africa is currently touring for a two-match Test series, with the second one being scheduled at Barsapara Stadium on November 22. Before flying to Guwahati, the South African camp had been suffering from several injuries, with Rabada suffering from a rib cage injury he sustained while training. For that, he was snubbed from the first Test at Kolkata. According to reports of Cricbuzz, Ngidi has been summoned as a replacement. Notably, Ngidi hasn't featured in a single Test since the World Test Championship in early 2025 against Australia in England. Despite that, he is an irreplaceable member of the bowling unit, taking 58 Test wickets at 23.37. Minor injury threats present in SA Camp Apart from KG Rabada, the other fast bowler of the team, MArco jansen is suffering from a minor niggle. Off Spinner Simon Harmer, who was awarded the player of the series, sustained a shoulder issue. Both players visited the Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata. However, they were released soon. Well, there is no official confirmation regarding their appearances in Guwahati. Shubman Gill uncertain for second Test The India captain Shubman Gill, whose absence was one of the crucial deciding factors for India losing at Eden Gardens by 30 runs, is still under observation. he won't be travelling to Guwahati today with the team. As per reports, he had acute neck stiffness and is using a neck collar while residing at ITC Sonar, the Indian team hotel near the bypass. In such a situation, the Indian management summoned Nitish Reddy before time to join the team as a replacement. He was with the India A team at Rajkot, playing the unofficial ODI series against South Africa A, after being released from the senior squad during the Kolkata Test.