Rabada set for South Africa return after Australia Test defeat

Summary

• South Africa are hopeful that pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada will return for the second Test against Australia on Sunday after recovering from a hamstring injury, with captain Temba Bavuma looking for a strong response following a disappointing 214-run defeat in the series opener.
• South Africa may also consider changes to their batting line-up after several players struggled in the series opener.
• With Rabada potentially returning and selection decisions looming, South Africa will aim to produce a more disciplined performance in Gqeberha and level the series against Australia.

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South Africa are hopeful that pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada will return for the second Test against Australia on Sunday after recovering from a hamstring injury, with captain Temba Bavuma looking for a strong response following a disappointing 214-run defeat in the series opener.

Rabada has been sidelined since playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League in May. He missed the first Test in Durban as a precaution while continuing his recovery from an injury sustained during training.

However, the 31-year-old has made encouraging progress, raising hopes that he could strengthen South Africa’s bowling attack for the second match in Gqeberha.

“KG (Rabada) looks good,” Bavuma said after the opening Test.

The captain noted that Rabada had been bowling during breaks in play and appeared in good spirits in the dressing room.