Rabada signs for English county Kent
JOBURG - Former St.Stithians Boys College pupil Kagiso Rabada has been snatched by English county side Kent for a short spell in June and July.
Former St Stithians Boys College pupil, Kagiso Rabada, has been contracted by English county side Kent for a short spell in June and July of this year.
The Johannesburg-born fast bowler impressed against England on their tour, taking 22 wickets in three Test matches and nine wickets in four One Day Internationals.
Rabada said, “I will play hard and try my best,” referring to his upcoming stint in England. “I want to learn from the experience, particularly bowling in different conditions. Most of all I am looking forward to enjoying the experience.”
He will join Kent in late June after South Africa’s tri-series against Australia and West Indies in the Caribbean, and will report back for international duty against New Zealand in August.
The Proteas paceman is due to make his NatWest T20 Blast debut against Sussex Sharks at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, on 30 June.
Kent cricket chairman, George Kennedy, was delighted with the capture of one of the most promising young talents in world cricket.
“He follows in the footsteps of a number of South Africans and I hope he enjoys his spell at The Spitfire Ground and that Kent will become his county of choice for this very promising young bowler in future years,” said Kennedy.
