Rabada initially sustained the injury during a warm-up session before the first Test in Kolkata, where he played no further part in preparations or the match itself.
Despite ongoing monitoring throughout the week, the Proteas medical team reported persistent discomfort, prompting his withdrawal from both the second Test in Guwahati and the full white-ball leg of the tour.
According to CSA, Rabada will begin the first phase of a four-week rehabilitation programme under team supervision and is expected to fly home after the final Test. The timeline means he will also miss three ODIs and five T20Is scheduled to run until 19 December.
The extended absence raises concerns for South Africa's build-up to next year's T20 World Cup - India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the tournament, leaving Rabada with limited competitive cricket ahead of the global event. Team officials have not yet named a replacement for the white-ball matches.
The Proteas go into the Guwahati decider holding a 1–0 lead after wrapping up the opener inside three days. Spinner Simon Harmer played the starring role with eight wickets, helping South Africa claim a 30-run victory.
While the team remains in a strong position, Rabada's unavailability removes a key weapon from their arsenal at a crucial moment. With India expected to fight back hard, South Africa's ability to adapt their bowling plans - possibly incorporating Ngidi-may determine whether they secure a rare and historic away series triumph.
Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on KL Rahul following the batter's standout performance in the second ODI against New Zealand, played on Wednesday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Virat Kohli says the mindset he has carried throughout his career - trusting his instincts and refusing to be passive - has driven him to become the second-highest run-scorer in One-Day international cricket, behind only Sachin Tendulkar.
India's injury list grew longer on Monday after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand, casting a shadow over preparations for next month's T20 World Cup.
ndia drew first blood in the three-match one-day international series with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, overcoming a late wobble to chase down a target of 301 and go 1-0 up.
