Kagiso Rabada emphasizes the necessity to move on from South Africa's World Test Championship final victory over Australia while acknowledging its significance. He expresses no fear as they prepare for a series against Australia in T20 and ODI formats. Rabada values the rivalry with Australia, stating it brings the best out of players. He considers the upcoming tour important for young players, as it precedes major tournaments like the T20 World Cup and 2027 World Cup in Southern Africa, aiming to build team experience and cohesion.
Kagiso Rabada stated, 'I think it was special, and I've done so many interviews on that since. I think it's time to move on. I don't think we'll forget about that ever as a team, and South Africa won't ever [forget], but time to move on now.' Rabada emphasized the relief felt after the WTC final victory, acknowledging the past disappointments but highlighting a forward-looking mindset as they approach upcoming matches.
Reflecting on the rivalry with Australia, Rabada mentioned, 'It's always some hard cricket being played, some good cricket... they get the best out of us, because they're sort of in our faces. And I guess we like that.' His words capture the intensity and competitiveness of the matches between the two countries.
Mentioning the significance of the upcoming tour, Rabada said, 'The Australia tour comes ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, and the 2027 World Cup in Southern Africa, and South Africa hope the experience will benefit the young players in their squad.' This indicates a focus on player development and future success.
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