Rabada’s return placed on ice as South Africa stay up for Pakistan tour

South Africa won’t threat the health of lead assault bowler Kagiso Rabada regardless of a return to their squad and he’ll miss out the second take a look at in opposition to Sri Lanka, which begins at The Wanderers Stadium on Sunday, officers mentioned.Rabada suffered an adductor muscle pressure that dominated him out of the sooner or later worldwide Series in opposition to England final month and left him sidelined for the primary take a look at win over Sri Lanka in Pretoria.The 25-year-old paceman was recalled to the squad for the second take a look at, suggesting he would lead an in any other case inexperienced assault as South Africa search to finish a 2-0 collection whitewash.But staff officers on Saturday mentioned Rabada wouldn’t be thought of.“The coaches are very happy with his progress but in terms of work load, they’d like to make sure he is in the right space to be able to compete fully for the test series against Pakistan as well as Australia,” mentioned staff spokesperson Sipokazi Sokanyile.South Africa tour Pakistan later this month for the primary time in 14 years, the place they play two exams and three Twenty20 internationals.Australia are then because of play three exams in South Africa in February and March.Rabada has taken 197 take a look at wickets at common of twenty-two.95 in 43 appearances for South Africa. (Editing by Christian Radnedge)