Overview
- South Africa coach Shukri Conrad said on Monday that Rabada’s rehabilitation is progressing well and he would be very surprised if the fast bowler did not play in the October Test series.
- Rabada suffered a right hamstring injury in mid‑August and was ruled out of the September ODI matches against Australia while he began an intensive rehab programme.
- The final call on fitness will come from the Proteas’ medical staff with a clearance expected close to the end of September after several weeks of treatment.
- South Africa have identified Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Kwena Maphaka as likely pace options if Rabada is unavailable, and selection plans are being held tentative pending the medical verdict.
- Rabada has taken 58 wickets in 11 Tests versus Australia and his presence could affect match plans and World Test Championship points for the Oct 9–27 home series in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town.