Rabada Returns as S.Africa Seek to Bounce Back Against Australia
Kagiso Rabada bowled 45 minutes in training and South Africa confirmed two batting changes as they try to level the three-Test series.
- On Sunday, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada returns for the 2nd Test against Australia at St George's Park, as South Africa seeks to recover from a 214-run defeat in the Durban opener.
- Recovering from a hamstring injury, Rabada charged in at full speed for 45 minutes at Gqeberha on Thursday, earning the "Rolls Royce" label from Proteas coach Shurki Conrad.
- The Proteas will introduce Matthew Breetzke and Marques Ackerman to their re-jigged batting lineup, replacing Kyle Verreynne and Charlie Stubbs.
- Australia's assistant coach Matt Wade cautioned that the bowling attack will be more dangerous with Rabada, saying, "He takes it to the opposition, he'll keep coming for the whole Test match."
- Potential rain on the first two days has forced captains Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins to delay finalizing teams until Sunday, while Australia remains without Cameron Green due to an abdominal strain.
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Rabada missed the first Test in Durban, where South Africa suffered a 214-run defeat, as he continued his recovery from a hamstring injury. He has since trained with the team and is now ready to return.
Rabada returns as S.Africa seek to bounce back against Australia
Rabada did not play in the first Test in Durban, where South Africa were beaten by 214 runs, but trained with the team as he completed his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury. With the possibility of rain on the first two days of the match, both Bavuma and Australian captain Pat Cummins said they would delay finalising their teams until Sunday. But Bavuma said Rabada was "raring to go" and pointed to the fast bowler's outstanding record again…
Expect a dangerous South African bowling attack if Rabada is included in 2nd Test, says Wade
Matthew Wade on Friday cautioned Australia to expect a more dangerous South African bowling with pacer Kagiso Rabada likely to be back for the second Test in Gqeberha which starts Sunday.
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