South Africa captain Faf du Plessis lauded England saying the host were better than them in all three facets of the game. However, he stressed to put the first loss behind and focus on Proteas' next ICC Cricket World Cup game.

England were better than us in all facets of the game, says Faf du Plessis after defeat in World Cup 2019 opener

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is likely to be fit for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off from May 30 in England and Wales. Rabada, who played for Delhi team in Indian Premier League 2019, suffered a back injury and was called back by Cricket South Africa (CSA).

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada likely to be fit ahead of World Cup

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return home from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to avoid aggravating a back problem ahead of the cricket World Cup, the Delhi said on Friday.

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada heads home from IPL with back niggle

Delhi made their way to the playoffs for the first time since 2012 as they defeated Bangalore by 16 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. Chasing a total of 188 runs, Bangalore's openers, Parthiv Patel and Virat Kohli, gave their side a brilliant start.

IPL 2019: Delhi storm into playoffs after defeating Bangalore by 16 runs

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is proving to be a trump card for Delhi in Indian Premier League (IPL) with his ability to handle pressure in crunch overs. The 23-year-old is the leading wicket-taker, having claimed 19 wickets in nine matches.

Death over's specialist Kagiso Rabada, the trump card for Delhi

Kagiso Rabada made a name for himself when he delivered consecutive six yorkers in the 'Super Over' to restrict Kolkata's run-machine Andre Russell and successfully defend mere 10 runs to hand Delhi a victory in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Kagiso Rabada to WION: Delhi haven't 'used me' as an upfront bowler

WION speaks exclusively to Delhi Capitals pacer, South African Kagiso Rabada, who is currently the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2019. Rabada assesses his team's campaign at the halfway stage of the tournament, talks about his lethal yorkers and taming the in-form Andre Russell, and why dismissing AB de Villiers holds a special place in his heart.

IPL 2019: PURPLE CAP HOLDER RABADA ON WION

Andre Russell's big-hitting prowess will be pitted against Kagiso Rabada's inch-perfect yorkers for the second time when Kolkata face Delhi in a return-leg fixture of the IPL on Friday.

IPL 2019: Who will win Russell-Rabada battle as Delhi take on Kolkata in match 26

6 reasons why Virat Kohli's Bangalore lost their sixth straight game

IPL 2019: What to expect when Ashwin-led Punjab take on Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi at IS Bindra Stadium?

It turned out to be a glorious 2018 for India captain Virat Kohli and South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada as both maintained their respective pole positions in the year-end ICC Test Player Rankings.

ICC Test Player Rankings: Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada end 2018 on top spots

Australian skipper Steve Smith said that he was surprised because he had not been asked his opinion during the appeal hearing

Steve Smith criticises ICC on Rabada ruling

South African was confident and had already put Rabada's name in the 17-man squad for the test that starts at Newlands on Thursday

Kagiso Rabada 'not guilty' of level 2 offence, available for next match

Duanne Olivier and Chris Morris have been included in a 17-man squad in case Kagiso Rabada loses his appeal against a ban

Despite ban, Kagiso Rabada named in South Africa's squad against Australia

Vernon Philander deleted the tweet which had a video clip of the incident attached and captioned as Smith was equally guilty and had milked the incident

Vernon Philander denies making Smith remarks, says account hacked

The 22-year-old, who took 11-150 in the game, was fined 50 percent of his match fee and given three demerit points, which took him past the tally of eight that triggers an automatic two-game suspension.

Cricket: Rabada to appeal guilty verdict and keep series hopes alive

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second test against South Africa at St George's Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test: Khawaja leads fightback but Proteas strike late

Kagiso Rabada has faced a level two charge by the match referee Jeff Crowe on the incident when Rabada made a shoulder contact with Australian skipper Steve Smith after sending him off on the first day of the opening Test

Kagiso Rabada faces suspension for disrespecting Steve Smith

Rabada began expensively before lunch, conceding 47 runs, but then returned to claim five wickets for the loss of just 13 runs on either side of tea and effectively turn the game around

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test: Rabada grabs five to leave Australia reeling

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli exchanged few words with South African pacer Kagiso Rabada in the first innings of the second Test

2nd Test: After hitting ton, Kohli retaliated against Rabada

The batsman-bowler contributed with his bat when the Indian side was drowning at 92/7 after lunch

Hardik Pandya misses century after giving wicket at 93, India 200/9 after 70 overs

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