Kagiso Rabada (Pic: File Pic)
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South Africa is set to lock horns with Australia in the three-match ODI series. The first match will be played on September 24 at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.
Ahead of the series, South Africa’s star pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out. Earlier, he sustained a hamstring injury. He is still recovering from the injury to regain match fitness ahead of the Test series against the Aussies.
The three-match Test series between South Africa and Australia is scheduled to begin from October 13. The first game will be played at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.
According to Cricinfo, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has not revealed the exact date for the pacer’s return, but confirmed that he will be sidelined for at least four and a half weeks. Rabada is also not a part of South Africa‘s current T20I squad touring Namibia for a tri-series and three ODIs.
“Kagiso Rabada is currently progressing through the early stages of his rehabilitation from a right hamstring injury under the close supervision of the Cricket South Africa medical team,” he said, as quoted by Cricinfo.
The South African board also said that the 31-year-old pacer’s participation in the Test series will depend on his recovery.
“He will miss the three-match One-Day International series against Australia, scheduled from 24-30 September. His availability for the three-match Test series against Australia will depend on how he progresses through his rehabilitation, with a decision on his selection to be made closer to the series,” said the CSA.
Kagiso Rabada expresses confidence ahead of ODI World Cup 2027
The ODI World Cup 2027 will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Earlier, Rabada said that it won’t be a pressure for his team to play at home and feeling the need to win it.
“Well, I think there’s a lot more to it at the moment with us hosting it. It’s almost like freedom as well. I don’t feel the pressure of us playing at home and feeling the need to win it. It’s almost like, we’re at home and we’re going to defend this fortress. And that’s what it means to me. It’s about representing the badge,” he said.
(With ANI Inputs)
