Star Proteas pacer in race to be fit for Australia Tests
Kagiso Rabada has picked up a hamstring injury that threatens to keep him out of action in the upcoming Australia Tests.
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is in doubt for the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship series against Australia.
Rabada picked up a hamstring injury while training with his domestic side, Lions in August.
In a statement, Cricket South Africa (CSA) stated that Rabada was all set to miss the Australia ODIs at home, and was in a race to be fit for the Test series.
"Kagiso Rabada is currently progressing through the early stages of his rehabilitation from a right hamstring injury under the close supervision of the Cricket South Africa medical team," CSA was quoted as saying by Cricinfo.
"He will miss the three-match One-Day International series against Australia, scheduled from 24-30 September. His availability for the three-match Test series against Australia will depend on how he progresses through his rehabilitation, with a decision on his selection to be made closer to the series."
Rabada’s absence leaves a huge void in the South Africa side as they prepare to meet the team they defeated in the last WTC Final.
Every Kagiso Rabada wicket from WTC25 Final
All nine wickets from Kagiso Rabada in the World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord's
The right-arm quick had snapped nine wickets in a historic win for the Proteas at Lord’s.
South Africa and Australia will face off in a three-Test series starting October 9 in Durban.
The two teams are currently the top two in the WTC Standings, and are among the favourites to face off at next year's WTC Final at The Oval.
Test Series schedule:
October 9-13, 2026: 1st Test, Durban
October 18-22, 2026: 2nd Test, Gqeberha
October 27-31, 2026: 3rd Test, Johannesburg