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Kagiso Rabada will not play in the Australia ODIs.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will not play for South Africa in the ODI series against Australia. Which begins on August 19. The pacer is not playing because his right ankle is injured. According to reports, the 30-year-old had a scan on Monday, August 18, which verified the severity of the damage.

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Kagiso Rabada Ruled Out of ODI Series Against Australia Due to Injury

South Africa will be without star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting on August 19. The 30-year-old pacer has been sidelined after sustaining an injury to his right ankle.

According to Cricket South Africa (CSA), Rabada underwent medical scans on August 18, which confirmed the extent of the damage. He will remain in Australia to undergo a structured rehabilitation program under the supervision of the national team’s medical staff.

In Rabada’s absence, South Africa has called up the pace trio of Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi for the first ODI in Cairns. The second and third matches of the series are scheduled to be played in McKay on August 22 and August 24.

Rabada’s absence is seen as a significant blow for South Africa, given his experience and ability to make early breakthroughs with the new ball. The Proteas will now rely on their younger pace attack to step up against the strong Australian batting lineup.