Kagiso Rabada. Photo: Isuru Sameera Peiris/Gallo Images/Getty Images
BREAKING: Rabada injury blow for Proteas
Kagiso Rabada is being closely monitored ahead of the Test series against England after picking up an ankle injury.
Kagiso Rabada. Photo: Isuru Sameera Peiris/Gallo Images/Getty Images
On Monday, the Proteas T20 International (T20I) squad arrived in Bristol ahead of their two-match T20I series against Ireland. However, in notable news, it was also confirmed that Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the series following a review of his left medial ankle injury by the Proteas medical team.
He will continue medical management and rehabilitation and his progress will be closely monitored in preparation for the upcoming three-match Test series against England later this month.
The first Test starts on 17 August.
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Meanwhile, Cricket South Africa (CSA) congratulated the Proteas for clinching the T20 International series against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Sunday. The Proteas secured a dominant 90-run triumph over their hosts to seal the series 2-1.
England won the opening match of the T20 series by 41 runs, but the Proteas responded with a clinical 88-run victory in Cardiff to take the series to a nail-biting Sunday decider.
Congratulating the Proteas on the T20 series win, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said:
“The Proteas have again shown character, grit and composure. Their insatiable thirst and hunger to win was at display, which accounted for this pleasing outcome. Through this win, the Proteas have again demonstrated that they can hold their own, even when the odds are stacked against them.
“CSA is proud of the character that is prevailing within the team and congratulates them for this win, which is a prelude of more to come. We thank the Team and its management for this stellar victory.”
The Chairperson of the CSA Board, Lawson Naidoo said:
“The Proteas have written themselves into history by winning an away T20 series against England, a moment we have s been waiting for since 2009. This win demonstrates the progress that the Proteas have made and provides a solid foundation for further success the future.
“The Board of Cricket South Africa congratulates the Proteas for contributing to South African sporting success on a day that saw the Blitzboks and other athletes win medals at the Commonwealth Games.”
South Africa T20I Series against Ireland
Wednesday, 03 August – 18:30
Ireland vs South Africa – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Friday, 05 August – 18:30
Ireland vs South Africa – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Proteas T20I squad against Ireland
David Miller (captain, Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Reeza Hendricks (Imperial Lions), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Gbets Warriors), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Dwaine Pretorius (North West Dragons), Rilee Rossouw (ITEC Knights), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Gbets Warriors), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions).
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