Rabada’s Grade‑3 hamstring tear forces two‑month layoff ahead of Tests

Kagiso Rabada will be out of South Africa’s home Test series against Australia after doctors diagnosed a Grade‑3 tear in his right hamstring. The injury is expected to keep him away from competitive cricket for about two months, ruling him out of all three Tests and the preceding one‑day series that starts on 24 September. Rabada’s record against Australia is impressive – 58 wickets in 11 Tests at an average of 21.39 – making his absence a major concern for the hosts. The South African coaching staff will have to reshuffle their pace options as the series kicks off in Durban on 9 October.