Latest Cricket News: The warm-up leg of the World Cup 2023 is currently occurring in full swing across multiple venues in India. Ahead of the marquee 50-over ICC competition, five practice warm-up fixtures have occurred so far, with five more to go. The warm-up stage of this World Cup will formally conclude tomorrow (October 3), making way for the commencement of the group stage on October 5. 

South Africa’s first warm-up fixture, scheduled to occur in Trivandrum last week, ended in a washout. South Africa eyed taking on Afghanistan in the exact practice affair, however, persistent rain in Thiruvananthapuram forced no play on the match day. The Proteas will be back in action once again today (October 2) in their second and final warm-up game ahead of the mega event. 

Latest Cricket News: Kagiso Rabada Knows How To Travel In Mumbai Local

Meanwhile, ace South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada was featured in a comic skit published by ICC on their official Instagram page. In the skit, a couple of Mumbai-based social media performers tried teaching Rabada about traveling in local trains in Mumbai. The South African, however, appeared aware of it beforehand and was quick to come up with some classic Bombay slang.

Take A Look At The Video: 

“Beta, papa ko mat sikhao! (Boys, don’t try to teach your father!)”

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx22ubgJFze/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

“I genuinely believe that we are not chokers. Obviously, there has been history and there have been games that we have not played well in that have let us down. But I would never say the ‘chokers’ tag applies to us.” said Star South Africa batter David Miller ahead of the World Cup 2023

Kagiso Rabada, the premier South Africa pacer, will spearhead the team’s fast bowling attack in the approaching World Cup 2023. Rabada has been The Proteas’ primary weapon with the ball over the years across formats. Moreover, the 28-year-old portrays substantial experience of playing in Indian subcontinent conditions. Rabada’s bowling form might well dedicate South Africa’s fortunes in the showpiece ICC event.