Kagiso Rabada Injury Update: Proteas Star Shares Rehab Photos Ahead of Australia Series
- Kagiso Rabada has given Proteas fans a glimpse into his recovery as he races to return from injury
- The fast bowler shared a series of photos from his rehabilitation, prompting a strong reaction from cricket fans
- With Australia's tour approaching, Rabada's fitness remains an important talking point for South Africa
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Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has offered fans a glimpse into his rehabilitation as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.
Rabada posted a carousel of photos on Instagram on Thursday, 10 September 2026, captioning the post "Between rehab" alongside a cheeky face emoji. The post quickly attracted plenty of attention from cricket fans, with many using the comments to wish the fast bowler a speedy recovery.
Rabada was ruled out of South Africa's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia, which begins on 24 September. His availability for the Test series that follows remains uncertain.
Kagiso Rabada Injury Update
Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad said on 8 September that the national team's medical staff were continuing to monitor Rabada's rehabilitation closely. Speaking to SABC Sport, Conrad confirmed that Rabada remains unavailable for the ODI series but suggested there was optimism around his progress.
Conrad also stressed the importance of having Rabada available, describing him as a "massive player" for the Proteas.
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Proteas Fast Bowler Nandre Burger Also Sidelined
Rabada is not the only Proteas quick dealing with an injury setback ahead of the Australia tour. Conrad also provided an update on Nandre Burger, who is recovering from surgery for a recurring lower-back problem. Burger, who is currently without a Proteas contract, will miss the entire Australia tour. Conrad indicated that the national setup remains interested in his recovery as South Africa builds towards the 2026/27 World Cup
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Rabada's Instagram post also prompted an outpouring of support from fans.
@drfvdschyff wrote,
"Just get well soon Champ …. we need u desperately against the Ausies😯!" while
@lebohane_mokgola simply commented,
"Speedy recovery champ."
@cape_town_cricket_queen urged Rabada to keep working on his recovery, writing,
"Get those legs in the saltwater, KG! Praying for you, bud 🙏💙."
The comment appeared to reference the ice-bath therapy visible in one of the photos.
@prat_ik7299 also sent his best wishes, writing,
"Praying 🙏🙏 for your speedy recovery 💪💪 KG."
Rabada's road back to the Proteas comes after a difficult period in 2025. He served a one-month suspension from April to May that year after the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport confirmed he had tested positive for cocaine metabolites during the SA20 tournament in January.
He subsequently returned to competitive cricket and has remained an important part of South Africa's plans.
Kagiso Rabada’s family moment wins fans over
Briefly News previously reported that Kagiso Rabada gave fans a rare glimpse into his family life when he shared a playful birthday photo with his parents.
The Proteas fast bowler, who turned 31, was pictured with cake smeared across his face as supporters celebrated the milestone and praised the cricket star for the touching family moment.
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