Kagiso Rabada Wife, Age, Height, Stats, IPL, Teams, Jersey Number
Published on: Jun 28, 2018 6:12 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 23, 2024 3:43 pm IST
Kagiso Rabada is a talented South African cricketer who is known for his exceptional pace and ability to swing the ball both ways. He made his international debut in 2014 and has since become one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. With his aggressive bowling style and consistent performance, Rabada has established himself as a key player for his team. He has also achieved several milestones in his career, including becoming the youngest player to take 150 wickets in Test cricket. In addition to his cricketing skills, Rabada is also known for his sportsmanship and humble demeanor on and off the field.
Biography
| Nickname: | KG |
| Profession: | Cricketer |
| Autobiography: | NA |
| Biopic: | NA |
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Weight (approx.): | 86 kg |
| Eye Colour: | Black |
| Hair Colour: | Black |
| Tattoos: | No |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth: | 25 May 1995 |
| Birth Place: | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Gemini |
| Nationality: | South African |
| School: | St. Stithians Boys College, Johannesburg |
| College: | NA |
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| Signature: | NA |
Family |
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| Father: | NA |
| Mother: | Florence Rabada (Lawyer) |
| Sister: | 1 |
| Brother: | NA |
| Coach/Mentor: | Ray Jennings |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Address: | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Cricket Career |
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| International Debut: | |
| Test: | 5 November 2015 vs India in Mohali |
| ODI: | 10 July 2015 vs Bangladesh in Dhaka |
| T20: | 5 November 2014 vs Australia in Adelaide |
| Jersey Number | 25 |
| Domestic/State Team: | NA |
| Nature on field: | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against: | NA |
| Favourite Shot: | NA |
- Rabada became RSA’s leading wicket-taker at the 2014 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup where he picked 14 wickets at an economy of 3.10.
- Rabada picked a recoord number of wickets while playing for Highveld Lions in a Domestic match against Dolphins in February 2015. It also included a mammoth 9 wickets from 2nd innings.
- On July 2015, Rabada made his ODI debut for South Africa against Bangladesh on 10 July 2015. He achieved the best figures of 6/16 (on his debut).
Career Turning Point |
Rabada’s impressive performances in South African domestic cricket helped him grab a spot in the national side. |
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What is Kagiso Rabada bowling speed?
Kagiso Rabada is one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket, and he is known to consistently bowl at speeds in excess of 140 kmph. In fact, he has been clocked bowling as fast as 156 km/h (97 mph) in international matches, making him a genuine pace threat for any opposition team. His ability to maintain high speeds throughout his spells and also swing the ball both ways makes him a formidable bowler in all formats of the game.
Preferences |
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| Hobbies: | Playing Piano, Listening to music, Playing FIFA on Playstation |
| Favourite Batsmen: | Michael Clarke |
| Favourite Bowlers: | Shane Warne, Wasim Akram |
| Favourite Cricket Ground: | NA |
| Favourite sports personalities: | NA |
| Favourite Food: | Chinese Food |
| Favourite Actors: | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Films: | NA |
| Favourite Musicians/Singers: | NA |
| Favourite Destinations: | NA |
| Smoking/Alcohol: | NA |
Kagiso Rabada Wife |
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| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Kagiso Rabada Girlfriend: | NA |
| Kagiso Rabada Wife name: | NA |
| Marriage Date: | NA |
| Children: | NA |
Lesser KnownFacts |
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- Rabada graduated from St. Stithians Boys College in 2013. Interestingly, it is the same school as New Zealand’s Grant Elliot and England’s Michael Lumb.
- Kagiso Rabada’s father is a brain surgeon and a philanthropist. Young Rabada often accompanied his father to various impoverished black neighborhoods in Johannesburg where he gifted shoes and clothes to kids.
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