Kagiso Rabada announced as world's number 1 bowler
At the age of 22, Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is the number 1 bowler in the world according to the ICC test rankings.
This after the Proteas’ 72-run win over India at Newlands in Cape Town.
Rabada is the seventh South African bowler to top the ICC Test Bowling Rankings and is in the company of the likes of Vernon Philander , Shaun Pollock and Dale Steyn to name a few.
Former minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula joined 1000s of fans in congratulating Rabada.
At only 22 years, Kagiso Rabada becomes world’s No 1 ranked Test Bowler following his team’s victory against India in Cape Town.
— RSA Minister of Police (@MbalulaFikile) January 9, 2018
Next to the definition of EXCELLENCE this picture must be placed. pic.twitter.com/EMRn5AeAkL
Reading that South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (22) has become world’s No 1 ranked Test Bowler following his team’s victory against India in Cape Town. Displaced James Anderson’s tally of 887 by one point says ESPN.
— Sure Kamhunga (@sure_kamhunga) January 9, 2018
Congratulations 🍾 to the young man. Has many cricketing years ahead pic.twitter.com/n8FU77XbiL
Don't we all just love Kagiso Rabada though? Isn't he just the most adorable kid ever.
— Musa (@dlakza) January 7, 2018
what a talent... congratulations and hold on to that @KagisoRabada25. Inspire greatness.
— Itumeleng Sekoboane (@Bratuks90) January 9, 2018
South Africans have every reason to be proud!
The achievement has ignited our Protea Fire ahead of the second test between South Africa and India on 13 January at SuperSport Park in Centurion.