The
South Africa quick says he has put past controversies behind him as he prepares for the first Test against
England on Boxing Day
“Sometimes you do think of physically hurting the opposition with the ball,” Kagiso Rabada says, matter of factly, as he explains what sets the greatest exponents of his art apart. South Africa’s 24-year-old fast bowler, who became the youngest player to be ranked No 1 in the world two years ago, has all the attributes necessary to be one of them.
Able to consistently top 90mph, he glides across the surface as he charges towards the wicket, bowling as if his body was designed for this single purpose.