Kagiso Rabada will not play in the Australia ODIs.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will not play for South Africa in the ODI series against Australia. Which begins on August 19. The pacer is not playing because his right ankle is injured. According to reports, the 30-year-old had a scan on Monday, August 18, which verified the severity of the damage.

According to Cricket South Africa, he will now stay in Australia and get rehabilitation care under the guidance of the medical experts of the national team.

South Africa has selected the pace trio of Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi for the opening match in Cairns. The next two games will take place in McKay on August 22 and 24.

For personal reasons, Kagiso Rabada returns home after the 2025 IPL.

Kagiso Rabada, a fast bowler, quit the Gujarat Titans team to spend the upcoming season in South Africa.

Rabada participated in GT’s first two IPL 2025 games, taking 1 for 42 in the win over the Mumbai Indians and 1 for 41 in the loss against Punjab Kings.

He was mentioned as having personal reasons for missing GT’s third game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Sherfane Rutherford. Who entered as the Impact Player for the chase were the only foreign players GT fielded against RCB. Kagiso Rabada was replaced by all-rounder Arshad Khan. Who ultimately dismissed Virat Kohli. With eight wickets and thirteen balls remaining, GT prevailed in the match.

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, who hasn’t played yet and might not be totally fit, and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips. Who hasn’t played a game yet, are GT’s other overseas alternatives.

GT had two victories and one loss in their first three games, placing them fourth in the standings. They will play Sunrisers Hyderabad on the road on March 6 before hosting the Rajasthan Royals on March 9.