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Rabada's Test Return Against Australia: South Africa "Very Optimistic"
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News18•22-09-2026, 12:24
Rabada's Test Return Against Australia: South Africa "Very Optimistic"
- •Kagiso Rabada is currently sidelined with a right hamstring injury, missing the ODI series against Australia.
- •South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad is hopeful Rabada will be available for the three-match Test series next month.
- •Conrad stated Rabada's rehabilitation is progressing well and expects him to play a part in the red-ball series.
- •Rabada has a strong record against Australia, with 58 wickets in 11 Tests, including a five-wicket haul in their last encounter.
- •While optimistic, Conrad emphasized that the final decision rests with the medical team, but expressed confidence in other players if Rabada is unavailable.
Key Questions Answered
No, Kagiso Rabada is out of action due to a right hamstring injury sustained during training in mid-August and will miss the three-match ODI series against Australia.
The first Test of the three-match series between South Africa and Australia is scheduled to start on October 9, 2026, in Durban.
Head coach Shukri Conrad stated that Rabada's rehabilitation is progressing nicely and expressed confidence that the pacer will play a part in the upcoming red-ball Test series.
