IPL 2018: Delhi Daredevil's Rabada ruled out due to injury

In a big blow to the Delhi Daredevils, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada on Thursday was ruled out of the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a lower back stress reaction. 

As per media reports, the daredevil will be out of action for a period of up to three months and will miss the entire season of the IPL.

After Mitchell Starc, Rabada is the latest to join the growing list of injury-hit players.

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“Kagiso has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction, which will rule him out of cricket action for up to three months. He will need a month’s break from all physical activity before commencing with a rehabilitation programme to get him ready for the series against Sri Lanka in July,” said a statement of Proteas team doctor.

The IPL franchise is yet to announce a replacement but has a capable replacement in the form of Trent Boult in their line-up.