South Africa skipper Quinton de Kock on Sunday said that pacer Kagiso Rabada was not included in the team for the second Test against Sri Lanka as the management wants to keep him fit for the upcoming series against Australia.

Rabada was included in the Proteas squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but in the end, he was not selected in the playing XI.

"Not much deliberation on bringing KG back into the squad. We want to keep him fit for the Australia series. We just want to carry forward the momentum and that`s as much as we spoke about," said de Kock during the toss ahead of the second Test.

When asked about Test captaincy, de Kock replied: "I haven`t t thought about captaincy. It`s going alright, hopefully, we can make it two from two. We just want to get another win and start 2021 on a good note. We are well behind in the Test Championship. We don`t mind, either way, it`s not too much of a stress for a toss."Rabada had missed the first Test against Sri Lanka due to a right adductor muscle strain injury.

In the second Test, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first.

South Africa playing XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Temba Bavuma, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi.Sri Lanka playing XI: Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.

South Africa had defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs in the first Test of the two-match series. The Proteas are currently at the sixth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. (ANI)

South Africa skipper Quinton de Kock on Sunday said that pacer Kagiso Rabada was not included in the team for the second Test against Sri Lanka as the management wants to keep him fit for the upcoming series against Australia.

South Africa skipper Quinton de Kock on Sunday said that pacer Kagiso Rabada was not included in the team for the second Test against Sri Lanka as the management wants to keep him fit for the upcoming series against Australia. Rabada was included in the Proteas squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but in the end, he was not selected in the playing XI. "Not much deliberation on bringing KG back into the squad. We want to keep him fit for the Australia series. We just want to carry forward the momentum and that`s as much as we spoke about," said de Kock during the toss ahead of the second Test. When asked about Test captaincy, de Kock replied: "I haven`t t thought about captaincy. It`s going alright, hopefully, we can make it two from two. We just want to get another win and start 2021 on a good note. We are well behind in the Test Championship. We don`t mind, either way, it`s not too much of a stress for a toss."Rabada had missed the first Test against Sri Lanka due to a right adductor muscle strain injury. In the second Test, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. South Africa playing XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Temba Bavuma, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi.Sri Lanka playing XI: Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando. South Africa had defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs in the first Test of the two-match series. The Proteas are currently at the sixth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. (ANI)

SA vs SL: Rabada misses second Test to stay fit for Australia series

Delhi Capital pacer Kagiso Rabada's match-winning figures on Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped DC to its maiden IPL finals.&nbsp;

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The Proteas reclaimed the 'Purple Cap' after scalping four wickets in the second Qualifier to help Delhi win by 17 runs.

"Today was just my day, I don’t think I bowled particularly well in the last over. But there are times when you bowl well and don’t have the rewards to show for it, so I’ll take it," Rabada said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"But that is secondary, primary is winning the tournament. If we win the tournament and I don’t take any wickets.. I don’t mind that at all. (Executing the last over) It is challenging, we have been there so many times.

"I have been there so many times in my career. Playing such a long tournament fatigue mentally and physically can kick in, but I am glad that we could get over the line today. We have to be as good or better in the final," Rabada further said.

The South African now has 29 wickets in 16 games.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians in the grand finale of IPL 2020. &nbsp;

Delhi Capital pacer Kagiso Rabada's match-winning figures on Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped DC to its maiden IPL finals. Also read: IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals to face Mumbai Indians in the final The Proteas reclaimed the 'Purple Cap' after scalping four wickets in the second Qualifier to help Delhi win by 17 runs.

Delhi Capital pacer Kagiso Rabada's match-winning figures on Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped DC to its maiden IPL finals. Also read: IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals to face Mumbai Indians in the final The Proteas reclaimed the 'Purple Cap' after scalping four wickets in the second Qualifier to help Delhi win by 17 runs. "Today was just my day, I don’t think I bowled particularly well in the last over. But there are times when you bowl well and don’t have the rewards to show for it, so I’ll take it," Rabada said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "But that is secondary, primary is winning the tournament. If we win the tournament and I don’t take any wickets.. I don’t mind that at all. (Executing the last over) It is challenging, we have been there so many times. "I have been there so many times in my career. Playing such a long tournament fatigue mentally and physically can kick in, but I am glad that we could get over the line today. We have to be as good or better in the final," Rabada further said. The South African now has 29 wickets in 16 games. Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians in the grand finale of IPL 2020.

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Delhi Capitals on Sunday defeated the Kings XI Punjab in a super over the finale. Marcus Stoinis played a vital role with bat and bowl to assure that Delhi Capitals begin their campaign with a victory.&nbsp;

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Young captains KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer came out for the toss, and KXIP won it and chose to bowl first.&nbsp;

Kings XI were off to a great start. They removed DC openers (Dhawan and Shaw) in the second over itself. However, Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant tried having a partnership to stabilise innings for Delhi Capitals. The only batsman to perform well for Delhi Capitals was Marcus Stoinis. He smashed 53 runs off 21 balls. And his performance in the final over helo DC pose a decent target. By the end of the innings, Delhi Capitals were 157/8.&nbsp;

In the second innings, KXIP returned the favour to Delhi Capitals by giving away vital wickets. However, Mayank Agarwal stayed on the pitch and almost took the match home. He posed his highest individual score in IPL and scored 89 runs. The match had to be taken into the super over after Agarwal and Jordan both were removed by Marcus Stoinis, who again saved the Delhi Capitals but this time with the ball.&nbsp;

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KXIP skipper KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran came out to bat for the super over and Kagiso Rabada was ready to bowl. KXIP just managed to play the first three balls and scored just two runs off it. It is the lowest a team made in the Super Over in IPL. Previous lowest being six each by Mitchell Johnson (vs RR in 2015) and Jasprit Bumrah (vs GL in 2017).

Marcus Stoinis was adjudged the man of the match for his stunning performance with both bat and bowl.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals on Sunday defeated the Kings XI Punjab in a super over the finale. Marcus Stoinis played a vital role with bat and bowl to assure that Delhi Capitals begin their campaign with a victory.

Delhi Capitals on Sunday defeated the Kings XI Punjab in a super over the finale. Marcus Stoinis played a vital role with bat and bowl to assure that Delhi Capitals begin their campaign with a victory. Also read: IPL 2020, DC vs KXIP Highlights: DC beat KXIP in Super Over Young captains KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer came out for the toss, and KXIP won it and chose to bowl first. Kings XI were off to a great start. They removed DC openers (Dhawan and Shaw) in the second over itself. However, Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant tried having a partnership to stabilise innings for Delhi Capitals. The only batsman to perform well for Delhi Capitals was Marcus Stoinis. He smashed 53 runs off 21 balls. And his performance in the final over helo DC pose a decent target. By the end of the innings, Delhi Capitals were 157/8. In the second innings, KXIP returned the favour to Delhi Capitals by giving away vital wickets. However, Mayank Agarwal stayed on the pitch and almost took the match home. He posed his highest individual score in IPL and scored 89 runs. The match had to be taken into the super over after Agarwal and Jordan both were removed by Marcus Stoinis, who again saved the Delhi Capitals but this time with the ball. IN PICS| IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE KXIP skipper KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran came out to bat for the super over and Kagiso Rabada was ready to bowl. KXIP just managed to play the first three balls and scored just two runs off it. It is the lowest a team made in the Super Over in IPL. Previous lowest being six each by Mitchell Johnson (vs RR in 2015) and Jasprit Bumrah (vs GL in 2017). Marcus Stoinis was adjudged the man of the match for his stunning performance with both bat and bowl.

IPL 2020: Rabada and Stoinis shine as Delhi Capitals beat Kings XI Punjab in super over

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.&nbsp

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.

“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.

The South African pacer will miss the entire season of the tournament

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. “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.

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Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been fined 15% of his match fee and hit with one demerit point after he was found guilty of breaching the ICC Players Conduct in the fifth ODI against India in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

As a result&sbquo; Rabada now has five demerit points on his disciplinary record after he received three against Sri Lanka in an ODI match last year and one in the Lord&rsquo;s Test against England also last year.

Tuesday&rsquo;s incident happened in the eighth over of India&rsquo;s innings when Rabada, after dismissing Shikhar Dhawan, waved at the departing batsman and also made a comment which could have resulted in a reaction from the batsman.

If during the rolling 24-month period, Rabada reaches eight or more demerit points, he will be suspended again from either two Tests; one Test and two ODIs/T20Is; or four ODIs/T20Is, whichever comes first in the itinerary.

After dismissing Shikhar Dhawan, Rabada waved at the departing batsman and also made a comment which could have resulted in a reaction from the batsman.

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been fined 15% of his match fee and hit with one demerit point after he was found guilty of breaching the ICC Players Conduct in the fifth ODI against India in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. As a result‚ Rabada now has five demerit points on his disciplinary record after he received three against Sri Lanka in an ODI match last year and one in the Lord’s Test against England also last year. Tuesday’s incident happened in the eighth over of India’s innings when Rabada, after dismissing Shikhar Dhawan, waved at the departing batsman and also made a comment which could have resulted in a reaction from the batsman. If during the rolling 24-month period, Rabada reaches eight or more demerit points, he will be suspended again from either two Tests; one Test and two ODIs/T20Is; or four ODIs/T20Is, whichever comes first in the itinerary.

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