South African Pacer Returns Home for Treatment Ahead of T20 World Cup
South African fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, has returned home to undergo rehabilitation for a lower limb soft tissue infection, according to a recent announcement by Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Upon his arrival in South Africa, the 28-year-old consulted a specialist and is currently under the close supervision of the CSA medical team.
Despite the infection, Rabada’s preparation or participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup is not expected to be affected. CSA anticipates him to be fully fit for the tournament.
This development has prematurely ended Rabada’s stint with the Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, where he claimed 11 wickets in as many matches with an economy rate of 8.86.
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Rabada, who was named in the squad on April 30, is expected to play a crucial role in South Africa’s T20 World Cup campaign as the leader of their pace attack.
The upcoming tournament, hosted by the West Indies and USA, will be Rabada’s fourth appearance representing the Proteas in the T20 World Cup, having previously participated in the 2016, 2021, and 2022 editions.
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