South African stimulator Kagiso Rabada opened its doors to its recent doping ban after the first day of the World World Championship 2025 (WTC) against Australia in Lord’s. Rabada admitted that it was a low point in his career, but added that he had always given his efforts while playing for South Africa.
Kagiso Rabada had been tested positive for cocaine earlier this year and had received a one-month suspension, forcing him to leave the early stages of the 2025 IPL. The South African bowler joined Gujarat Titans (GT) for a few games before the WTC final. He was eligible for the high -level confrontation against Australia.
Obviously, it was not my best time – Kagiso Rabada on the prohibition of drugs
At a press conference after playing day 1, Kagiso Rabada answered questions about his recent doping ban. THE South African Fast Bowler said it hadn’t changed his approach. He focused only on doing his best for the team.
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“Yeah, obviously, it was not my best time, as I alluded. Now, life moves on to something else. I think that every game I play for South Africa, I try to do my best. I have not tried to give more or less effort than usual in all the games I play for South Africa. So, that’s all I tried to do today.
Rabada tested positive for a prohibited substance during his passage with Mi Cape Town in the SA20 League. According to a report from the Club Cricket SA, the fast launcher returned to South Africa from India after the suspension was applied. He accepted the penalty and took full responsibility for the doping violation.
Kagiso Rabada translates into Australia with a five -countered transport in the WTC final
South Africa took a good start in 2025 World test championship Final against Australia, which started on June 11 in Lord’s. By opting for first in the conditions adapted to the seams, the proteas rejected the champions in title for 212 on day 1.
Kagiso Rabada delivered an out -of -competition performance with five counters transport. He struck early, withdrawing Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in his first spell, and then broke a crucial partnership by rejecting Beautiful Webster for 72.
Rabada also picked up the cummin and Mitchell Starc Pat counters, ending with impressive figures of 5 for 51 in 15.4 Overs.
Despite the domination of South Africa with the ball, Australia He retaliated late during the day, reducing proteas to 43 for 4 by strains. Rabada should play a key role again in the second rounds of Australia.
The former cricket player calls Australia on the prohibition of Kagiso Rabada’s drugs
Former southern Africa striker Daryll Cullinan said Kagiso Rabada cannot escape the meticulous examination, but that the best way to silence criticism would be high performance on the ground. However, Cullinan said Rabada must mentally adapt to the management of these distractions in the future.
“Unfortunately, Rabada will face, for the rest of his career, comments related to questions outside the field, not only on the field but also by spectators. Only, it can face it. The best would be just to take counters,” Cullinan in Hindustan Times told an interview.
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