US EditionFighting Talk From Philander Lights Fire Under Proteas Ahead of Test Championship Final
- Kagiso Rabada, a 30-year-old South African fast bowler, returned to the Proteas squad ahead of the World Test Championship final at Lord's starting June 11, 2025.
- Rabada faced a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drugs, which led him to leave the IPL in India and return to South Africa in March for 'personal reasons.'
- After serving his ban, Rabada rejoined Gujarat Titans and made two group-stage IPL appearances before apologizing publicly and expressing readiness to rejoin the national team for the final against Australia.
- Rabada stated, 'I will never condone that action' and acknowledged he owes it to his teammates and fans to discuss the incident and move forward, while accepting varied opinions about him.
- Rabada's return bolsters South Africa's bowling attack as the Proteas prepare with a full-strength squad and a June 3 warm-up four-day match against Zimbabwe ahead of their WTC final clash.
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Zimbabwe without three key players for South Africa warm-up clash ahead of WTC Final
Zimbabwe confirmed their 15-member squad for the warm-up clash against South Africa, starting Tuesday, June 3, in Sussex. Zimbabwe stayed back in England after their historic Test match against the hosts to help South Africa with their preparations for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as the two teams will be involved in a four-day game, however, the former will be without three of their stars including, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani…
Proteas Ready for Ultimate Test After Clash with Zimbabwe | Sports-Games
Proteas Ready for Ultimate Test After Clash with Zimbabwe South Africa is set to engage in a four-day warm-up cricket match against Zimbabwe at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, Sussex, England, starting June 3, according to the ICC official website. This encounter is pivotal for the Proteas, as they prepare for the significant World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia, commencing on June 11.The South African team was last see…
‘Life moves on’: Rabada looks ahead to World Test Championship final after drug ban
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said life moves on and he will never be “Mr I-Apologise-Too-Much” after serving a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drug use at this year’s SA20 competition.
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