South Africa pacer Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs, under injury cloud for tests

South Africa's fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming ODI series against Australia due to a right hamstring injury, according to Cricket South Africa (CSA). The 31-year-old, who has been the team's leading pace spearhead, will miss the three-match ODI series scheduled to commence on September 24 in Durban.

CSA has stated that Rabada's availability for the subsequent Test series, which begins on October 9 in Durban, will depend on his rehabilitation progress. His domestic bowling coach, Allan Donald, has indicated that the injury could sideline him for up to 10 weeks. The absence of Rabada, who took nine wickets in the World Test Championship final earlier this year, will be a significant setback for the South African team, who have an average of 22.03 in Tests against Australia, slightly better than his Test average of 22.03.