Rabada Sledges Zadran, Gives Him Send-Off After Crashing His Middle Stump
The Champions Trophy 2025 clash between South Africa and Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi was filled with excitement and drama, as the Proteas’ pace bowler Kagiso Rabada gave a verbal send-off to Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran after dismissing him in the match. The incident has sparked a lot of debate and discussion among cricket fans and experts alike, with many weighing in on whether Rabada’s actions were justified or not.
Zadran, who scored 17 runs off 29 deliveries, was looking to build a partnership with his partner, but Rabada had other plans. The South African pacer, known for his exceptional skills and aggressive approach, was determined to get the better of the Afghan opener. He bowled a perfect delivery, which Zadran could not handle, and the middle stump was sent crashing to the ground.
But what happened next was what caught everyone’s attention. Rabada, in a fit of celebration, gave Zadran a verbal send-off, which was loud and clear for everyone to hear. The Afghan opener, visibly frustrated, responded with a few words of his own, but it was too late. The damage was done, and the match momentum had shifted in favor of the Proteas.
The incident has sparked a lot of controversy, with many questioning whether Rabada’s actions were necessary or not. Some have argued that the Proteas’ pacer was within his rights to celebrate his wicket and give the opposition a verbal send-off, while others have claimed that his actions were uncalled for and showed a lack of respect for the opposition.
In an interview after the match, Rabada explained his actions, saying that he was simply celebrating his wicket and trying to get under the opposition’s skin. “I just wanted to celebrate my wicket and get the crowd going,” he said. “I’m not trying to disrespect anyone, but I’m a competitor, and I want to win. If giving someone a send-off helps me do that, then so be it.”
Zadran, on the other hand, was more subdued in his reaction, saying that he had moved on from the incident and was focusing on the next match. “I’m not going to let something like that get to me,” he said. “I’m a professional, and I have to focus on the game. We’ll see what happens in the next match.”
The Champions Trophy 2025 clash between South Africa and Afghanistan was a closely contested match, with the Proteas ultimately emerging victorious by 107 runs. The win was a significant one for the team, as it marked their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
The incident between Rabada and Zadran has sparked a lot of debate and discussion, with many weighing in on whether the Proteas’ pacer was justified in his actions. While some have argued that he was within his rights to celebrate his wicket and give the opposition a verbal send-off, others have claimed that his actions were uncalled for and showed a lack of respect for the opposition.
In the end, it’s up to each individual to decide whether Rabada’s actions were justified or not. But one thing is for sure – the Champions Trophy 2025 clash between South Africa and Afghanistan was filled with excitement and drama, and the incident between Rabada and Zadran will be remembered for a long time to come.
