Rabada hails fan support after Australia Test series win
- South Africa secured a 2-1 Test series victory against Australia.
- Kagiso Rabada praised the significant fan engagement during the series.
- The Kwa-Zulu Natal Cricket Union is reviewing low attendance at the Durban Test.
- South Africa currently ranks second in the World Test Championship.
- The upcoming Test series against Bangladesh begins this Sunday at the Wanderers.
South Africa secured a 2-1 Test series victory over Australia, with the final match concluding at Newlands nearly two weeks before 13 November 2026. Kagiso Rabada and Harmer were key to the team's success throughout the series.
Kagiso Rabada said he was "really chuffed at the engagement from the fans" during the contests. He noted that the competitive nature of the matches generated significant public interest.
South Africa maintains second place in World Test Championship
South Africa is currently ranked second in the World Test Championship table and has seven Tests remaining in the current cycle.
After returning from a hamstring injury, Kagiso Rabada took 10 wickets at an average of 24.70 across the second and third Tests against Australia.
Cricket union reviews low attendance at Durban Test
The first Test against Australia in Durban recorded the lowest attendance of the series, with fewer than 20,000 fans present over five days. This low turnout coincided with a period when the city's central business district was under lockdown due to riots.
The Kwa-Zulu Natal Cricket Union is currently performing a review to determine the reasons for the low attendance at the Durban match.
Rabada dismisses Australian team controversies
South Africa is avoiding involvement in the Sandpapergate fallout, despite their participation in the 2018 series and their recent hosting of Australia. TimesLIVE reported that the sandpaper meltdown involving Australia is not a concern for South Africa.
Pat Cummins recently responded to claims made by Usman Khawaja regarding the Australian team's knowledge of ball-tampering. Kagiso Rabada addressed the allegations made by Khawaja.
It's obviously an Australian topic. Regarding the Australian team's internal issues, Rabada told reporters, "My take is that we're not concerned about what they have to deal with".
South Africa prepares for Bangladesh Test series
South Africa prepares for a Test series against Bangladesh, which begins on Sunday at the Wanderers. A second match follows on Monday in Centurion.
Head coach Shukri Conrad labelled the series the biggest of the summer because it is the immediate challenge facing the team. Bangladesh enters the series following a home loss to the West Indies and has lost all eight Test matches played in South Africa.
Rabada warned against complacency ahead of the series and stressed the importance of treating every Test series seriously. He described his approach as being himself, giving his best, maintaining optimism, and upholding standards. Rabada said that if his positive attitude influences his teammates, it will only have a beneficial effect.
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