IPL 2019: CSA calls back Kagiso Rabada, to miss rest of the season

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) decided to call the injured pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Cup

In a major blow to the Delhi Capitals (DC), speedster Kagiso Rabada has been ruled of the rest of the IPL on Friday, following an injury. The Cricket South Africa (CSA) decided to call the pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Cup. Rabada had missed Delhi Capitals' last match against Chennai Super Kings due to a stiff back and his unavailability is a severe blow to Delhi Capitals, who are striving to win their maiden IPL title. According to a statement from the Delhi Capitals, Rabada, the current Purple Cap holder, has been advised to return home by CSA. “It is indeed very hard for me to leave the Delhi Capitals at this stage of the tournament. But with the World Cup just a month away, a collective decision has been made for me in this regard. It's been a tremendous season for me with the Delhi Capitals, both on and off the field, and I truly believe that our team can win the trophy,” said the 23-year-old Rabada, who took 25 wickets from 12 matches in this season. Delhi Capitals' gave a nice goodbye message to the speedster on social media and thanked him for his services. Here’s the post:

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨@KagisoRabada25 to miss the rest of our season after being recalled by Cricket SA for precautionary reasons ahead of the World Cup.#ThankYouKagiso #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/eUARj0i2Mv

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 3, 2019

With 25 wickets in 12 matches, we thank our Protean death-over specialist for his services and wish him luck for the World Cup!#ThankYouKagiso #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 3, 2019 DC head coach Ricky Ponting termed the development as "unfortunate".

“It's unfortunate that Rabada is having to leave us at this stage of the tournament. But I have full confidence in our team and I'm sure each and every member of this unit will step up to the occasion,” Ponting said. Delhi Capitals will play Rajasthan Royals in their last league match at the Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium on Saturday.