Temba Bavuma Hints Kagiso Rabada's Return For SA vs AUS 2nd Test

Kagiso Rabada and Ryan Rickelton - (Source: AFP)South Africa heavily missed Kagiso Rabada in the series opener against Australia, which led to the Proteas suffering a 214 runs defeat to trail 0-1 in the series. The Temba Bavuma-led side have just four days time to make adjustments to the playing XI, and all the eyebrows will be on Rabada.Kagiso Rabada has not played any cricket since the IPL, following which he has been struggling with his hamstring. He faced a race against time to be fit for the series opener, but the medics thought it would be best for him to not play, keeping long-term gain in focus ahead of short term goal.Temba Bavuma Suggests Kagiso Rabada To Return For 2nd TestFollowing the heavy defeat in the 1st Test, the South Africa skipper was asked about Kagiso Rabada’s availability. Temba Bavuma dropped a postive remark and stated that the right-arm seamer looks good and suggested that he might be available for selection for the 2nd Test starting on October 18."KG looks good. I think SuperSport (the South African broadcasters) kept showing him on the big screen bowling. He's bubbly as ever within the changing room. And his non-selection was more from a precautionary point of view to give him the extra couple of days. So now he's got the extra couple of days. We'll see how he continues to improve. But KG is very good," Bavuma remarked.ALSO READTemba Bavuma's Captaincy Undefeated Streak Ends As Australia Crush South AfricaIt is worth noting that Rabada bowled in the nets, played a practice game and also gave a fitness Test. However, the medical team is yet to officially give a green light to Kagiso Rabada.South Africa Heavily Missed Kagiso Rabada In 1st TestTalking about the first Test, the stats doesn't pain the entire picture. The Proteas were well and truly ahead in the game had they managed to get the tail out in time. In the 1st innings, Australia, batting first, were reduced to 124/6.With just four wickets in hands and Matt Renshaw the only designated batter remaining, The Baggy Greens managed to add 266 more runs to the total, which includes a 190-run innings from Renshaw.The bowlers struggled to clean the tail, a job that is an easier job for Rabada. 29.4% of Rabada's wickets have come by dimissing the tail. The inability to take wickets at time, resulted in Proteas tumbling for just 284 runs in the first innings and 206 runs in the 2nd.ALSO READWest Indies Squad For Bangladesh Tests Announced; Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope Out