SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: Why is Kagiso Rabada not playing?

In the third One Day International (ODI) clash between South Africa and Australia, cricket enthusiasts might have noticed the absence of the South African pace sensation, Kagiso Rabada, from the playing XI.

SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: Kagiso Rabada Takes Rest as Part of Rotation Policy

There is no cause for alarm, as Rabada’s omission is a strategic decision made as part of the rotation policy employed in the ongoing series.

Kagiso Rabada has established himself as one of the premier fast bowlers in world cricket. His ability to generate pace, swing the ball, and deliver pinpoint yorkers has made him an invaluable asset to the South African team. However, in today’s demanding international cricket calendar, player management and workload have become paramount.

The rotation policy, which is now commonly practiced by cricket teams, aims to safeguard the physical and mental well-being of players while ensuring that they remain in peak condition for important fixtures. Kagiso Rabada’s rest in the third ODI is a calculated move to provide him with a breather and allow him to recharge for future challenges.

SA Playing XI for SA vs AUS 3rd ODI

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi

Bench: Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Bjorn Fortuin, Wayne Parnell

AUS Playing XI for SA vs AUS 3rd ODI

David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Josh Hazlewood

Bench: Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, Michael Neser, Ashton Agar