If that is the case, Rabada will have only one match to convince South Africa’s selection convener Patrick Moroney and head coach Shukri Conrad that he is fit enough to be selected in their 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup, which will be named on January 2. If he is fit, it is all but given that Rabada will be tasked with leading South Africa’s attack, but any concern that he isn’t could bring back memories of the 2019 ODI World Cup, when South Africa gambled on an injured Dale Steyn, only to have to replace him without him playing a game.
Kagiso Rabada misses SA20 opener with T20 World Cup selection looming
