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Aussies’ SA Hopes Boosted as Scary Proteas Quick Injured

Allan Donald said the 31-year-old fast bowler has a grade-three hamstring tear and will miss all three Tests against Australia.

  • Star Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the entire Test series against Australia after sustaining a severe hamstring tear during training in recent weeks.
  • Domestic bowling coach Allan Donald confirmed the injury is worse than initially feared, revealing the 31-year-old will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks.
  • Rabada has taken 340 Test wickets and boasts a formidable record against Australia, excelling in 11 Tests for the reigning World Test Championship winners.
  • The absence of one of Test cricket's most dangerous bowlers provides a significant boost for Australia, given his record of 'wreaking havoc' on Aussie batters.
  • Marking Australia's first return to South Africa since the infamous Sandpapergate scandal, this series features both teams contending for the next World Test Championship final.
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News24 broke the news in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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