Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is fine‑tuning his rhythm two days before the opening Test against Australia, starting with two short bursts before extending his spell to nine overs, and he appeared relaxed throughout the session, clearly showing confidence.
This will be Australia’s first Test in South Africa since the Sandpapergate episode, and South Africa has only faced Australia in Tests on Australian soil since then, while the two sides have met in limited‑overs contests during the intervening years.