Aussies’ SA Hopes Boosted as Scary Proteas Quick Injured
Allan Donald said the 31-year-old fast bowler has a grade-three hamstring tear and will miss all three Tests against Australia.
- Star Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the entire Test series against Australia after sustaining a severe hamstring tear during training in recent weeks.
- Domestic bowling coach Allan Donald confirmed the injury is worse than initially feared, revealing the 31-year-old will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks.
- Rabada has taken 340 Test wickets and boasts a formidable record against Australia, excelling in 11 Tests for the reigning World Test Championship winners.
- The absence of one of Test cricket's most dangerous bowlers provides a significant boost for Australia, given his record of 'wreaking havoc' on Aussie batters.
- Marking Australia's first return to South Africa since the infamous Sandpapergate scandal, this series features both teams contending for the next World Test Championship final.
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Kagiso Rabada's injury leaves South Africa sweating ahead of Australia Tests
South Africa are staring at a major setback ahead of their three-Test series against Australia, with pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada facing a race against time to be fit for the home series after suffering a serious right hamstring injury.
Big Blow for South Africa! Kagiso Rabada likely to miss Australia Test series with Hamstring Injury
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa will be sidelined from the upcoming Test series against Australia due to a serious hamstring tear he suffered during his winter training. This injury significantly weakens the pace bowling unit of the Proteas. As a result, Gerald Coetzee and Corbin Bosch are expected to take on additional bowling duties.
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