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Temba Bavuma confirms Kagiso Rabada will miss the first Australian Test

IOL Sport · 08 October 2026 at 12:45

Temba Bavuma confirms Kagiso Rabada will miss the first Australian Test

The Proteas will not risk fast bowler Kagiso Rabada in the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead on Friday, according to captain Temba Bavuma.

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