Rabada cleared to play in second Test against Australia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play in the second Test against Australia after recovering from a hamstring injury.

South Africa have confirmed that paceman Kagiso Rabada will return for the second Test against Australia at St George's Park after overcoming a hamstring tear that ruled him out in Durban. The move gives South Africa a chance to revive their series, with the hosts needing to win to remain competitive.

Rabada holds an imposing record against Australia, with 58 wickets at an average of 21.39. He claimed 23 wickets in the four-Test 2018 series and took nine wickets at Lord's in South Africa's World Test Championship final victory last year. He is known to perform well in heated contests and collided with Steve Smith during a post-wicket celebration at St George's Park in 2018 whilst taking 11 wickets in that match.

Australia captain Pat Cummins acknowledged Rabada's threat, saying the bowler needs little provocation to motivate himself for contests. 'Even if you don't poke him, I'm sure he'll find a way to motivate himself,' Cummins said. 'He's obviously a class player, hasn't played much lately, but always seems to rise to the occasion and quite experienced in Test cricket.'

How it is being reported

• Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up RabadaKagiso Rabada's return for the second Test against South Africa has the potential to ignite the series against Australia and revive the hosts' chances.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 17:33
• Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up RabadaKagiso Rabada's return for the second Test against South Africa has the potential to ignite the series against Australia and revive the hosts' chances.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 17:33

In this story: Kagiso Rabada · Australia · South Africa · Pat Cummins · Steve Smith · St George's Park

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