South Africa's Rabada banned from second England Test
Rabada, 22, uttered an audible obscenity after dismissing all-rounder Stokes on the second day
LONDON (AFP) - South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss next week s Test against England after his verbal abuse of Ben Stokes during the series opener at Lord s, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.
Rabada, 22, uttered an audible obscenity after dismissing all-rounder Stokes on the second day of the first Test on Friday, his latest offence triggering a one-Test ban.
"South Africa s Kagiso Rabada has been suspended for next week s Trent Bridge Test after his accumulated demerit points reached four within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC code of Conduct for which he received a 15 percent fine and one demerit point," said a statement issued by the global governing body.
The paceman will now play no part in the second Test of a four-match series at Nottingham s Trent Bridge starting a week on Friday.
