IPL 2021: Rabada says 'country comes first', Shakib to skip Sri Lanka Tests to play for KKR
Cricket | February 19, 2021 18:01 ISTShakib was a part of KKR's title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014.
Shakib was a part of KKR's title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014.
The 25-year-old has taken just 44 matches to achieve the scalp 200 Test wickets, making him the fastest Proteas bowler to reach the milestone.
South Africa will now play two Tests against Pakistan at Karachi (January 26-30) and Rawalpindi (February 4-8), followed by a three-match T20I series at Lahore, beginning from February 11.
The South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada had an exceptional IPL 2020 as he emerged as the Purple Cap holder is looking forward to carry that momentum while playing for the national side against England.
The 25-year-old fast bowler ended as the highest wicket-taker in the IPL (with 30 scalps) while playing for eventual runners-up Delhi Capitals.
Rabada achieved this feat for the first time in his career having missed the mark last season to Chennai Super Kings spinner Imran Tahir.
Bumrah is second on the list of leading wicket-takers with 27 wickets from 14 matches.
Kagiso Rabada overtakes Jasprit Bumrah in purple cap race with a four-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifiers 2 as Delhi Capitals reach final.
The South African pacer becomes the most successful Delhi Capitals bowler in a season with 26 wickets, getting better of his previous year haul of 25 wickets.
On Thursday evening, Bumrah returned with figures of 4/14 as Mumbai defeated Delhi by 57 runs in Qualifier 1. The 26-year-old now has 27 wickets to his name in 14 matches.
The wicket took Rabada's wickets tally to 24 in this IPL. later he removed Shivam Dube to improve his tall to 25, and finished his spell with figures of 4-0-30-2.
MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets against Delhi Capitals as he chase down Kagiso Rabada in the purple cap race.
Rahul, who on Monday contributed with 28 runs during Kings XI Punjab's eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, has so far amassed 595 runs in 12 matches and leads the batting chart.
Delhi Capitals, who have suffered back-to-back losses against Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders, are currently placed at the second spot in the points table with 14 points from 11 matches.
KXIP skipper KL Rahul keeps orange cap with a good margin ahead of the clash against SRH.
After suffering their third loss of the tournament, Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their next encounter.
Rahul, who has so far scored 540 runs in 10 matches, holds the Orange Cap. In the bowlers' list, Rabada has scalped 21 wickets in 10 matches and has the Purple Cap.
The South African pacer says IPL is no Mickey Mouse league and Shreyas has been unbelievable so far as Delhi Capitals’ captain.
Khan had been brought in as replacement for English pacer Harry Gurney, who had to undergo a shoulder surgery before the start of IPL.
KL Rahul has been consistently among the runs, while Kagiso Rabada is yet to go wicketless in a game this season.
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