IND vs SA: Axar Patel ruled out of T20 series; Shahbaz Ahmed replaces him.

• All-rounder Akshar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining IND vs SA T20 series due to illness.
• Shahbaz Ahmed has been named as Akshar Patel's replacement for the final two T20 matches.
• India currently holds a 2-1 lead in the 5-match T20 series against South Africa.
• The 4th T20 match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, December 17.
• There is no official update regarding Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the rest of the series.

Why It Matters: Key player Axar Patel's absence impacts India's T20 series chances.