'I'm not going to be ‘Mr I Apologise' — Kagiso Rabada
The exact circumstances of how the drug was taken and in what environment were not outlined on Friday, nor would Rabada say if it was the first time he'd been in an environment where drugs were taken. He did acknowledge that the circumstances were 'just silly'.
He reiterated that his statement published in April, through the players union the SA Cricketers Association, illustrated his contrition.
'The world doesn't revolve around me, there are people out there who are going through a lot worse. Moving into this WTC final, it is about that whole event, it's not just about me and this incident that has occurred, which is why I think it's a waste of time talking about this further.
'The people who are closest to me are the ones I felt I let down, but in saying that, life moves on. I'm not going to be 'Mr I Apologise' about it too much, I don't think I have to be, But I do not condone that action, I will never condone that action. But I've moved on.'
Among the first people, aside from his family, to be informed about the positive test were Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma, who is also a close friend, and head coach Shukri Conrad.
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