Cricket-South Africa bat first v India but Rabada out with injury


KOLKATA, India (Reuters) -South Africa captain Temba Bavuma elected to bat after winning the toss for the opening test against India on Friday, but the visitors will be without Kagiso Rabada at Eden Gardens as the pace spearhead misses out due to a rib injury.

Seam bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch replaces Rabada.

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