Rabada 'fully committed' to South Africa

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says he is fully committed to playing for South Africa after a difficult 2019-20 season in which he felt "out of place" and incurred a one-Test ban for an overzealous celebration against England.

The 25-year-old topped the International Cricket Council's Test bowler rankings in 2018 but was, by his own admission, below par in the last South African summer at the turn of the year.

"I am 150% fully committed to playing for South Africa," he told Cricket South Africa.

"The past season was a disappointment, even though my stats were OK. I just felt really rusty and out of place. I am taking it day by day to achieve my new set of goals."

Rabada missed the crucial fourth Test against England after collecting a fourth demerit point in a 24-month period, for celebrating too close to visiting captain Joe Root after claiming his wicket.

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