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India Gazette
3 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Best in the world": South Africa players hail Kagiso Rabada ahead of WTC final
New Delhi [india], June 9 (ANI): Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia from June 11, South African players Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs lauded right-arm seamer Kagiso Rabada and went on to say that he is 'best in the world.' The spearhead is second in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, behind only Jasprit Bumrah, but a number of Rabada's teammates consider him 'the best bowler in the world.'. 'KG's the best bowler in the world,' wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne confidently declared, speaking exclusively to the ICC before the World Test Championship decider, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday. 'Without a doubt, he's the best bowler in the world and I think he's one of those guys that always wants to do it on the big stage and you don't get any stages bigger than this, so I think he's going to be massive for us,' he added. As wicket-keeper, Verreynne is uniquely poised to witness what makes Rabada the star he is - or, in his words, a 'different beast'. The 28-year-old was behind the stumps when his team-mate took that special five-for at Lord's a few years ago, 'Any game that he plays in, any team that he plays for, KG with the Proteas badge, and I think especially in white kit, is a different beast. I know how much Test cricket means to him and I know how much he loves this current team and this space, so putting all of those things into his performance, I think he'll be a massive threat,' the wicketkeeper-batter said. Those sentiments were echoed by fellow teammate David Bedingham, who looks forward to seeing what Rabada can deliver on the unique Lord's wicket, which always offers opportunities for accurate bowlers. 'I genuinely think he's the best bowler in the world. He's played here (Lord's), he's taken wickets here before, so him going well will go a long way to us winning the whole thing. He's an amazing person... and he makes our jobs a lot easier. He's the leader of our attack,' said Bedingham. As South Africa looks to end its ICC silverware drought, its players are hyper aware that it'll be crucial that its stars relish and handle the high-pressure environment that comes with stages of this magnitude. '(Rabada) gets up for the really big moments. He wants to lead from the front and he takes a lot of guys with him on that journey. So, obviously a big player for us, but he's (also) been complemented really well in the bowling department by everyone else and they've, sort of, found a way to work really well together. No doubt he's the leader of the attack, but he pulls guys with him and guys tend to follow,' opener Aiden Markram said. Rabada earned a spot on the Lord's honour board the last time the Proteas played a Test at the hallowed venue, as South Africa beat England by an innings and 12 runs in August 2022. The fast bowler compiled a first innings return of 5/52 off 19 overs - and seven scalps for the match. 'I remember the wicket was quite busy. We were in the slip cordon and we were on edge the whole time, because it felt like every ball you could get a catch. But, (Rabada) bowled really well. He used the (Lord's) slope and various angles really well, broke partnerships when there was a partnership to break and did what he does... so special to have been on the field,' Markram continued. Also speaking exclusively to ICC Digital, batter Tristan Stubbs added that Rabada will be in peak damage-inflicting form at Lord's. 'He's an amazing bowler and he's fresh and ready to go, I'm happy he's on my team,' he said. (ANI)
NDTV
5 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Without A Doubt...": Not Jasprit Bumrah, This Star Named "Best Bowler In The World"
Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia from June 11, South African players Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs lauded right-arm seamer Kagiso Rabada and went on to say that he is "best in the world." The spearhead is second in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, behind only Jasprit Bumrah, but a number of Rabada's teammates consider him "the best bowler in the world.". "KG's the best bowler in the world," wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne confidently declared, speaking exclusively to the ICC before the World Test Championship decider, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday. "Without a doubt, he's the best bowler in the world and I think he's one of those guys that always wants to do it on the big sage and you don't get any stages bigger than this, so I think he's going to be massive for us," he added. As wicket-keeper, Verreynne is uniquely poised to witness what makes Rabada the star he is - or, in his words, a 'different beast'. The 28-year-old was behind the stumps when his team-mate took that special five-for at Lord's a few years ago. "Any game that he plays in, any team that he plays for, KG with the Proteas badge, and I think especially in white kit, is a different beast. I know how much Test cricket means to him and I know how much he loves this current team and this space, so putting all of those things into his performance, I think he'll be a massive threat," the wicketkeeper-batter said. Those sentiments were echoed by fellow teammate David Bedingham, who looks forward to seeing what Rabada can deliver on the unique Lord's wicket, which always offers opportunities for accurate bowlers. "I genuinely think he's the best bowler in the world. He's played here (Lord's), he's taken wickets here before, so him going well will go a long way to us winning the whole thing. He's an amazing person... and he makes our jobs a lot easier. He's the leader of our attack," said Bedingham. As South Africa looks to end its ICC silverware drought, its players are hyper aware that it'll be crucial that its stars relish and handle the high-pressure environment that comes with stages of this magnitude. "(Rabada) gets up for the really big moments. He wants to lead from the front and he takes a lot of guys with him on that journey. So, obviously a big player for us, but he's (also) been complemented really well in the bowling department by everyone else and they've, sort of, found a way to work really well together. No doubt he's the leader of the attack, but he pulls guys with him and guys tend to follow," opener Aiden Markram said. Rabada earned a spot on the Lord's honour board the last time the Proteas played a Test at the hallowed venue, as South Africa beat England by an innings and 12 runs in August 2022. The fast bowler compiled a first innings return of 5/52 off 19 overs - and seven scalps for the match. "I remember the wicket was quite busy. We were in the slip cordon and we were on edge the whole time, because it felt like every ball you could get a catch. But, (Rabada) bowled really well. He used the (Lord's) slope and various angles really well, broke partnerships when there was a partnership to break and did what he does... so special to have been on the field," Markram continued. Also speaking exclusively to ICC Digital, batter Tristan Stubbs added that Rabada will be in peak damage-inflicting form at Lord's. "He's an amazing bowler and he's fresh and ready to go, I'm happy he's on my team," he said.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
WTC Final: 'Kagiso Rabada will be a massive threat' - South Africa players ahead of Australia clash
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates with his teammates ( AP/PTI) South African cricketers Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram , and Tristan Stubbs have praised their teammate Kagiso Rabada as the world's best bowler ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia on June 11. Currently ranked second in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings behind Jasprit Bumrah , Rabada 's teammates expressed their confidence in his abilities at Lord's. Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, speaking exclusively to the ICC before the World Test Championship decider, emphasized Rabada's status in world cricket. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! " KG's the best bowler in the world. Without a doubt, he's the best bowler in the world and I think he's one of those guys that always wants to do it on the big stage and you don't get any stages bigger than this, so I think he's going to be massive for us," Verreynne stated. Verreynne, who witnessed Rabada's five-wicket haul at Lord's previously, shared his unique perspective as a wicketkeeper. "Any game that he plays in, any team that he plays for, KG with the Proteas badge, and I think especially in white kit, is a different beast. I know how much Test cricket means to him and I know how much he loves this current team and this space, so putting all of those things into his performance, I think he'll be a massive threat," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo Major League Cricket: Liam Plunkett on how cricket can boom in the USA David Bedingham expressed his admiration for Rabada's previous success at Lord's. "I genuinely think he's the best bowler in the world. He's played here (Lord's), he's taken wickets here before, so him going well will go a long way to us winning the whole thing. He's an amazing person... and he makes our jobs a lot easier. He's the leader of our attack," Bedingham said. Opener Aiden Markram highlighted Rabada's leadership qualities and ability to perform in crucial moments. " (Rabada) gets up for the really big moments. He wants to lead from the front and he takes a lot of guys with him on that journey. So, obviously a big player for us, but he's (also) been complemented really well in the bowling department by everyone else and they've, sort of, found a way to work really well together. No doubt he's the leader of the attack, but he pulls guys with him and guys tend to follow," Markram explained. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Rabada's previous performance at Lord's was noteworthy, taking 5/52 in the first innings and seven wickets in total during South Africa's victory over England in August 2022. Markram recalled the intense atmosphere during that match. "I remember the wicket was quite busy. We were in the slip cordon and we were on edge the whole time, because it felt like every ball you could get a catch. But, (Rabada) bowled really well. He used the (Lord's) slope and various angles really well, broke partnerships when there was a partnership to break and did what he does... so special to have been on the field," Markram said. Batter Tristan Stubbs also expressed his confidence in Rabada's form. "He's an amazing bowler and he's fresh and ready to go, I'm happy he's on my team," Stubbs told ICC Digital.
United News of India
11 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Rabada receives high praise ahead of WTC Final
London, June 9 (UNI) Kagiso Rabada's teammates believe there is no better fast bowler to have in their ranks ahead of one of the cricketing nation's most important ever Test matches. The spearhead is second in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, behind only Jasprit Bumrah, but a number of Rabada's teammates are adamant he is the perfect asset in their World Test Championship Final aspirations – not to mention quite relieved he's on their team and they don't have to face him. 'KG's the best bowler in the world,' wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne confidently declared, speaking exclusively to the ICC before the World Test Championship decider, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday." 'Without a doubt, he's the best bowler in the world and I think he's one of those guys that always wants to do it on the big stage and you don't get any stages bigger than this, so I think he's going to be massive for us,' Verreynne said. Those sentiments were echoed by fellow team mate David Bedingham, who looks forward to seeing what Rabada can deliver on the unique Lord's wicket, which always offers opportunities for accurate bowlers. 'I genuinely think he's the best bowler in the world,' said Bedingham. 'He's played here (Lord's), he's taken wickets here before, so him going well will go a long way to us winning the whole thing. He's an amazing person… and he makes our jobs a lot easier. He's the leader of our attack,' Bedingham said. As South Africa look to end their ICC silverware drought, their players are hyper aware it'll be crucial that their stars relish and handle the high pressure environment that comes on stages of this magnitude. 'Rabada gets up for the really big moments,' opener Aiden Markram said. 'He wants to lead from the front and he takes a lot of guys with him on that journey. So, obviously a big player for us, but he's (also) been complemented really well in the bowling department by everyone else and they've, sort of, found a way to work really well together," Markram said. 'No doubt he's the leader of the attack, but he pulls guys with him and guys tend to follow,' he said. Also speaking exclusively to ICC Digital, batter Tristan Stubbs added that Rabada will be in peak damage-inflicting form when he's handed the rock at Lord's. 'He's an amazing bowler and he's fresh and ready to go,' Stubbs said. 'I'm happy he's on my team,' Stubbs added. Rabada earned a spot on the Lord's honour board the last time the Proteas played a Test at the hallowed venue, as South Africa beat England by an innings and 12 runs in August, 2022. The fast bowler compiled a first innings return of 5/52 off 19 overs – and seven scalps for the match. 'I remember the wicket was quite busy,' Markram continued. 'We were in the slip cordon and we were on edge the whole time, because it felt like every ball you could get a catch. But, (Rabada) bowled really well," he said. 'He used the (Lord's) slope and various angles really well, broke partnerships when there was a partnership to break and did what he does… so special to have been on the field,' Markram said. As wicket-keeper, Verreynne is uniquely poised to witness what makes Rabada the star he is – or in his words, a 'different beast'. The 28-year-old was behind the stumps when hios team-mate took that special five-for at Lord's a few years ago, 'Any game that he plays in, any team that he plays for, KG with the Proteas badge, and I think especially in white kit, is a different beast," Verreynne said. 'I know how much Test cricket means to him and I know how much he loves this current team and this space, so putting all of those things into his performance, I think he'll be a massive threat," Verreynne addded. UNI BM
Int'l Cricket Council
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
‘Best in the world': Rabada receives high praise ahead of WTC Final
Kagiso Rabada's teammates believe there is no better fast bowler to have in their ranks ahead of one of the cricketing nation's most important ever Test matches. The spearhead is second in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, behind only Jasprit Bumrah, but a number of Rabada's teammates are adamant he is the perfect asset in their World Test Championship Final aspirations – not to mention quite relieved he's on their team and they don't have to face him. 'KG's the best bowler in the world,' wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne confidently declared, speaking exclusively to the ICC before the World Test Championship decider, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday. 'Without a doubt, he's the best bowler in the world and I think he's one of those guys that always wants to do it on the big stage and you don't get any stages bigger than this, so I think he's going to be massive for us.' Those sentiments were echoed by fellow team mate David Bedingham, who looks forward to seeing what Rabada can deliver on the unique Lord's wicket, which always offers opportunities for accurate bowlers. 'I genuinely think he's the best bowler in the world,' said Bedingham. 'He's played here (Lord's), he's taken wickets here before, so him going well will go a long way to us winning the whole thing. He's an amazing person… and he makes our jobs a lot easier. He's the leader of our attack.' As South Africa look to end their ICC silverware drought, their players are hyper aware it'll be crucial that their stars relish and handle the high pressure environment that comes on stages of this magnitude. '(Rabada) gets up for the really big moments,' opener Aiden Markram said. 'He wants to lead from the front and he takes a lot of guys with him on that journey. So, obviously a big player for us, but he's (also) been complemented really well in the bowling department by everyone else and they've, sort of, found a way to work really well together. 'No doubt he's the leader of the attack, but he pulls guys with him and guys tend to follow.' South Africa and Australia prepare for the WTC25 Final The finalists are prepping up for the Ultimate Test as the countdown for June 11 begins. Also speaking exclusively to ICC Digital , batter Tristan Stubbs added that Rabada will be in peak damage-inflicting form when he's handed the rock at Lord's. 'He's an amazing bowler and he's fresh and ready to go,' he said. 'I'm happy he's on my team.' Rabada earned a spot on the Lord's honour board the last time the Proteas played a Test at the hallowed venue, as South Africa beat England by an innings and 12 runs in August, 2022. The fast bowler compiled a first innings return of 5/52 off 19 overs – and seven scalps for the match. 'I remember the wicket was quite busy,' Markram continued. 'We were in the slip cordon and we were on edge the whole time, because it felt like every ball you could get a catch. But, (Rabada) bowled really well. 'He used the (Lord's) slope and various angles really well, broke partnerships when there was a partnership to break and did what he does… so special to have been on the field.' As wicket-keeper, Verreynne is uniquely poised to witness what makes Rabada the star he is – or in his words, a 'different beast'. The 28-year-old was behind the stumps when hios team-mate took that special five-for at Lord's a few years ago, 'Any game that he plays in, any team that he plays for, KG with the Proteas badge, and I think especially in white kit, is a different beast. 'I know how much Test cricket means to him and I know how much he loves this current team and this space, so putting all of those things into his performance, I think he'll be a massive threat.' ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsKagiso Rabada
