South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia after suffering a right hamstring strain, Cricket South Africa said. The series is scheduled to begin on September 24 in Durban.
Rabada’s availability for the Test series that follows will depend on his rehabilitation progress, according to the national cricket body. No decision on his participation in those matches has been confirmed.
The injury sidelines one of South Africa’s leading pace bowlers for the limited-overs series. Domestic bowling coach Allan Donald has warned that Rabada could be out for up to 10 weeks, although that is an assessment of the possible recovery period rather than a confirmed return date.
The length of Rabada’s absence could therefore extend into the period of the Test series, but his eventual involvement remains dependent on how he responds to rehabilitation. The research information does not provide a final squad replacement or further details about the injury.
Rabada played a central role in South Africa’s World Test Championship final win at Lord’s last year, taking nine wickets against Australia. His previous performance against the same opponent provides context for his absence, while the immediate confirmed impact is his unavailability for the ODIs in Durban.