India skipper K. L. Rahul was on Wednesday ruled out of the five-match T20 International series against South Africa due to a groin injury, a day before the first match in New Delhi.
Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, who was named as Rahul’s deputy, will lead the side in his absence. All-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain in the series.
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will also miss the entire T20I series after getting hit on his right hand while batting in the nets on Tuesday.
