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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
WTC Final, AUS vs SA: Kagiso Rabada becomes only second player to achieve this unique feat in Lord's 141-year history
Rabada claimed a total of 9 wickets against AUS, including a fifer in the first innings (Image via AP /Kirsty Wigglesworth) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has etched his name alongside West Indies legend Gordon Greenidge as the only two players in the 141-year history of Lord's to appear on the iconic honours boards in both the home and away dressing rooms. Rabada 's latest feat came during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the historic ground. The 30-year-old delivered a masterclass, claiming 5 for 51 in the first innings and following it up with another four wickets in the second, helping South Africa stay competitive against a strong Australian side. In Test cricket, players who score a century or take a five-wicket haul at Lord's earn the privilege of having their name inscribed in gold lettering on the famous honours boards - an accolade revered by cricketers worldwide. Before Rabada, this rare distinction belonged solely to Gordon Greenidge. The legendary opener's scores of 214 not out and 103 for the West Indies against England in 1984 and 1988 are immortalised on the away honours board. Lesser known, however, is Greenidge's appearance on the home board — a result of his 122 while playing for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against the Rest of the World in 1987. Bold prediction! Astrologer Greenstone Lobo picks winner of Australia vs South Africa WTC Final 2025 Rabada, too, was already on the away board for his five-wicket haul (5 for 52) against England in 2022. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sunderland: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo But this time, a unique twist added to the story. As South Africa were assigned the home dressing room for the WTC final, Rabada's first-innings five-for earned him a place on the home board as well — making him only the second player in Lord's history to achieve this honour. A piece of sticky batting tape with Rabada's name written on it has been temporarily attached to the board for his figures of 5-51, as tradition dictates during the match. The gold lettering will follow soon, reported the BBC. Poll Do you believe Rabada's doping ban affected his performance? Yes No, he has fully recovered Rabada's achievement is even more poignant given his recent redemption arc, bouncing back strongly after serving a doping ban for using a recreational drug — an incident Australian captain Pat Cummins confirmed his side would not exploit as a sledging tactic. 'That's not our style. I doubt that will come up,' Cummins said before the final. Cricket greats have not held back in their praise. Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting likened Rabada's prowess at Lord's to that of Glenn McGrath, who famously exploited the unique slope at the ground to devastating effect. 'Glenn McGrath was exactly the same at Lord's. He loved bowling there and mastered the slope from both ends — something not talked about as much as it should be,' Ponting told the ICC. 'These big games are about big-name players standing up, and Rabada did exactly that. ' Temba Bavuma on picking Ngidi over Paterson for WTC Final: 'Tough decision' Reflecting on his name appearing in both dressing rooms, Rabada called the achievement 'cool', underlining the personal significance of joining such a niche club in cricket's spiritual home.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
WTC Final: Why Lord's put Kagiso Rabada's 5-fer on famous home board?
The BBC reported why Kagiso Rabada has joined Gordon Greenidge as the unique holders of a distinct mark in Lord's' 141-year-old history. After claiming 5-51 against Australia in the first innings and another 4 in the second, the 30-year-old has drawn comparisons with some stellar names, but had another 'cool' honours bestowed on him. Players who take five wickets or score a century get their name etched on to an honours board in gold lettering. The BBC reported that Gordon Greenidge was the first. The BBC wrote: 'Before the first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, only one other Test player in the storied 141-year history of the longer format at Lord's has appeared on the honours board in both the home and away dressing rooms. That quirky mark of cricket trivia belonged to legendary West Indies opener Gordon Greenidge. His knocks of 214 not out and 103 against England in 1984 and 1988 respectively adorn the board in the away dressing room. But less well known is the fact he is also on the home dressing room for the 122 he made for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against the Rest of the World in 1987.' After Rabada got Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green and Beau Webster, helping SA stay in the contest, Rabada became eligible for the gold lettering. But as South Africa were allocated the home dressing room for the WTC final at the home of cricket, Rabada's five-wicket haul was enough to see him join Greenidge in the exclusive club, as per BBC. 'A piece of sticky batting tape with Rabada's name written on it in pen has been attached to the board for his figures of 5-51, as is the tradition for players during matches. The gold lettering should soon follow,' the BBC wrote. It has been a redemption for Rabada after seeing a doping ban for drinking recreational drug. Pat Cummins however had been all classy and said ahead of the Test that the Aussies wouldn't weaponise the drug ban to sledge Rabada. 'That's not our style. I doubt that will come up,' he said. Rabada already appears on the away board after taking 5-52 against England in 2022. 'It was cool to have it in the home changing room now,' Rabada was quoted as saying by BBC. There was more praise from opponents when the great Ricky Ponting likened him to Glen McGrath at Lord's. 'Glenn McGrath was also exactly the same at Lord's. McGrath loved bowling at Lord's and loved being able to use the slope both ways from either end of the ground, which is something that is probably not talked about as much as it should be,' Ponting was quoted as saying by ICC. 'These big games are all about your big name players. Your star players have to stand up in these games,' he added. At Lord's in 3 Tests, Rabada tallies 18 wickets including two five-wicket hauls. Pidge McGrath was a giant with 26 wickets from 3 matches with the best figures of 8/38.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Trivia-busting Rabada joins elite Lord's club of two
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has joined an elite Lord's club of any player who takes five wickets or scores a century in a Test match has their name etched onto an honours board in gold the first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, only one other Test player in the storied 141-year history of Lord's has appeared on the honours board in both the home and away dressing quirky mark of cricket trivia belonged to legendary West Indies opener Gordon knocks of 214 not out and 103 against England in 1984 and 1988 respectively adorn the board in the away dressing less well known is the fact he is also on the home dressing room for the 122 he made for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against the Rest of the World in South Africa allocated the home dressing room for the WTC final at the home of cricket, Rabada's five-wicket haul was enough to see him join Greenidge in the exclusive club.A piece of sticky batting tape with Rabada's name written on it in pen has been attached to the board for his figures of 5-51, as is the tradition for players during matches. The gold lettering should soon with no place for neutral Tests at Lord's on the honours board since they were refurbished in 2018 it may well be stencilled on there permanently by the signwriter."It was cool to have it in the home changing room now," said Rabada, whose name is on the board in the away dressing room for the 5-52 he took for his country in a Test against England in 2022. Did England great Broad help Rabada? Perhaps he benefited from some insider trading from the fast bowlers' union to achieve the a savvy move, South Africa engaged the services of Stuart Broad - a man who is on the honours board for batting and bowling - in the build-up to this did so on the premise the former England bowler could impart some pearls of wisdom on a ground where he took 113 must have been eagerly taking notes – CricViz data showed that 84% of Rabada's deliveries on day one were on a good length, which is the most of any innings in his dismissal of Australia opener Usman Khawaja with a delivery from round the wicket which squared the left-hander up and took the edge was Broadian by nature."Stuart gave us a few pointers on certain field placings and in general with the conditions with cloud cover and wind," acknowledged Rabada, who has the second-best strike-rate (39.1) in the history of the game of bowlers with 100 wickets or more (beaten only by England's George Lohmann, who took his wickets every 34.1 balls between 1886 and 1896)."The ball was nipping a bit and at times moving off the slope quite a lot. I still felt batters could get in. We thought we should have bowled them out for 160 but that's just the way the game goes." There was also a redemption element of sorts to Rabada's efforts with the 30-year-old fast bowler had come into the match with something of a cloud hanging over him having recently served a short ban for recreational drug use."It wasn't my best moment, as I have alluded to," Rabada said, in a matter-of-fact manner."Life moves on. Every game that I play for South Africa, I try to do my best."On a day when 14 wickets fell at Lord's it would be easy to assume the South Africa quick bowler's five-wicket haul could be attributed to other factors."For day one of a Lord's Test match, it was below average in terms of movement through the air, and just about average for deviation off the pitch," said TMS scorer Andy Zaltzman."So that comes down to quality of bowling and consistency."Rabada also moved above legendary fast bowler Allan Donald and up to fourth on South Africa's all-time Test wicket-takers list as he took his tally to 332 three men above him on South Africa's all-time list are Makhaya Ntini (390), Shaun Pollock (421) and Dale Steyn (439)."As a player, growing up and representing South Africa, I have been inspired by those who have come before and seen what they have done on the big stage," he added."As a kid, I was inspired to do the same thing. To be on that list is something special and long may it continue."
