India vs. South Africa highlights, Third T20I
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Axar Patel ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against South Africa. Here's who will replace him in the squad.
The 36-year-old is the best off-spinner on the planet and yet has only played 14 Tests for South Africa - now he is making up for lost time
India's spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday (December 15, 2025) ruled out of the remaining two T20 internationals against South Africa due to illness, with the national selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement.