South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada throughout observe forward of 2025 Champions Trophy Semi Last at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, March 4, 2025. — Reuters
South African quick bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Saturday that he was serving a ban from cricket for leisure drug use.
Rabada, 29, returned to South Africa final month “for personal reasons” after enjoying solely two matches for Gujarat Titans within the Indian Premier League.
In a press release issued by the South African Cricketers’ Affiliation, Rabada mentioned his absence was resulting from “an adverse analytical finding for the use of a recreational drug” which he mentioned resulted in him serving a provisional suspension.
The assertion didn’t specify the size of the suspension or when Rabada would play once more however Rabada mentioned: “I am looking forward to returning to the game I love playing.”
Gujarat have 4 fixtures remaining within the league section of the IPL, beginning with a match in opposition to Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. The workforce can be properly positioned to qualify for the play-offs after successful seven of their 10 fixtures.
Rabada is South Africa’s main quick bowler. He has taken 327 wickets in 70 Exams and is anticipated to play a key function for South Africa within the World Check Championship closing in opposition to Australia beginning at Lord´s in London on June 11.
He mentioned in his assertion: “I am deeply sorry to all those that I have let down. I will never take the privilege of playing cricket for granted. This privilege is much larger than me. It goes beyond my personal aspirations.”
He added: “This moment will not define me. I will keep doing what I have always done, continuously working hard and playing with passion and devotion to my craft.”
