South Africa are all prepared to face Australia in the highly crucial WTC final at the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground. The playing XI was announced by the captain Temba Bavuma in the press conference and he has shown confidence that his team has an opportunity to win the final. Also, speaking about Kagiso Rabada and his drug-ban saga, Bavuma, during his press conference, quoted by India Today, said the following. The South Africa captain indicated clearly that Rabada addressed all of them in the squad and responded to all the queries posed by various members. Temba Bavuma has said that they put that episode behind them and now they are concentrated on winning the final against Australia.
Temba Bavuma’s Statement About Kagiso Rabada
“I mean, in the past couple of weeks, now that everything has unfolded, conversations have been had. He spoke to the team. He put himself on the spot, I guess, for further questioning from me or any of the players. “As far as we know, that’s behind us now. We’ve really come here focused on what we need to do.”
Also Read: Owner Diageo Breaks Silence On RCB Sale Rumours, Says ‘The Company Would Like To Clarify That…’
“And I think he’s in the best shape he’s ever been in. So definitely motivated. We’re playing against the Australians as well, so that’ll be added motivation for him. But yeah, I think he’s in a very good space.”
About Kagiso Rabada’s Drug Case
The recreation drug that has seen South Africa seamer Kagiso Rabada was banned for one month in cricket due to being identified as cocaine by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS). It is a signatory of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the organisation releases the results of failed drug tests one month after the appeal period of sanctioned athletes expires. SAIDS released its results on June 3, and it indicated that there was the presence of Benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite in the results of Rabada. When cocaine is consumed, it is metabolised in the liver to form benzoylecgonine which is eliminated in the urine.
Also Read: Shreyas Iyer Opens Up About His Captaincy, Says ‘It Bring In A Lot Of…’
