AUS vs SA: Kagiso Rabada Excited About Playing His First Test in Melbourne In Australia Test Series

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is looking forward to playing his first Test at the MCG in what will be an exciting Test series. The Test series begins with the first Test in Gabba and Rabada is looking forward to playing the second Test in Melbourne between December 26-30.

Kagiso Rabada played in the T20 World Cup and was exhausted due to continuous cricket by the time the tournament ended. South Africa failed to qualify for the knockouts with Rabada being South Africa’s most expensive bowler in the tournament leaking runs at an economy of 9.43 from six games.

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He spoke to the reports about how he is willing to make a comeback in the series after some much-needed rest. Speaking to the reporters in Johannesburg before leaving for Australia for the upcoming three-match test series, Rabada admitted to being fatigued by continuous cricket and felt like he “wasn’t up to scratch.”

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“I guess its on me how I want to bounce back and its obvious that I am looking forward to bounce back in the Test series. Its about moving on and getting the best preparation that I can making sure I give my best for the team” he added.

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He also spoke about the bowling attacks of both sides stressing the fact that there are good pacers on both sides. Rabada will pair up with Anrich Nortje for South Africa while Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Jos Hazlewood are the likely trio for the Aussies.

“Both bowling attacks have pace, bounce and swing and it is going to be an interesting Test series. Excited to be bowling with this young attack and relish the challenge.

Rabada further spoke about playing a Test match at the MCG. Incidentally, this will be his first Test ever at Melbourne. He has picked up 37 wickets in just seven Test matches this year.

“Remember growing up and watching boxing day Test matches in Australia. The MCG is quite an infamous ground and I haven’t played there all my life and looking forward to see what’s its like.

South Africa is slated to play three Test and three ODIs between December 9 to January 17 and Rabada is a big hope for the Proteas in the series. The series starts with the first Test at the Gabba. He said that is looking forward to playing the series in the pacy and the bouncy pitches in Australia.

Excited To Play Some Cricket And Test Myself: Kagiso Rabada on Australia Test Series

“In Australia, you get some bounce. They are good wickets, but you generally get a bit of nip. It can swing at times, but not too much. The bounce and the pace is your ally. But at the same time, they are good wickets to bat on because the bounce is so true. I am excited to play some cricket, and to test myself,” he said.

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