Kagiso Rabada brushes off past animosity ahead of St George’s Park return
The South African fast bowler returns from injury for the second Test against Australia with no focus on previous tensions.
South African strike bowler Kagiso Rabada has moved to dismiss suggestions of any ongoing hostility toward Steve Smith as he prepares to make his international comeback. The pacer is set to feature in the upcoming second Test at St George’s Park, marking his first competitive appearance since sustaining a hamstring tear in May.
A significant return to the lineup
The fixture at Gqeberha serves as the site of a high-profile confrontation between Rabada and Smith during a heated series six years ago. Despite the intensity of that previous encounter, Rabada maintained that there is no resentment lingering between the parties. His inclusion in the squad comes at a vital juncture for the hosts, who are striving to recover their form after a demoralizing 214-run defeat in the opening Test at Durban. The team will look to Rabada to bolster their bowling attack as they aim to level the series and keep their momentum alive on home soil.