Akshar Patel out of T20 series. (Photo- PTI)

Axar Patel Ruled Out From T20I Series vs SA: Team India has suffered a big setback in the ongoing five-match T20 series between India and South Africa. Star all-rounder Axar Patel has been out of the last two matches of the series. These matches are to be played in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. BCCI has issued a press release and given a big update on Akshar Patel. Along with this, his replacement has also been announced. Team India is currently ahead 2-1 in this series.

Akshar Patel suddenly out

The fourth match of the series between the two teams will be played in Lucknow. Akshar Patel is present in Lucknow with the team, where his further medical examination will be done. Actually, he fell ill before the third match of the series and has still not recovered, due to which BCCI has had to make changes in the team. He could not even play the third match of the series due to illness. In his absence, the selection committee has included Bengal's spinning all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed in the team in his place. Shahbaz will now be available for the matches of Lucknow and Ahmedabad.

🚨 NEWS 🚨#TeamIndia allrounder, Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two @IDFCFIRSTBank T20Is against South Africa due to illness.

🔽 Details | #INDvSA , @akshar2026 https://t.co/CZja7iaLNm

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 15, 2025

On the other hand, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was also not a part of the third match of the series. He suddenly returned to his home. But his name is included in the squad for the last 2 matches. That means Jasprit Bumrah is going to be available for the last 2 matches and can join the team soon.

Team India's squad for the last 2 matches

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed.