Twitter explodes as frustrated Kagiso Rabada abuses Quinton de Kock for conceding extra run
Kagiso Rabada and overthrows have been quite the love story in this Test so far but tempers flared on Friday after an overthrow. After Quinton de Kock’s lapse in concentration gifted India an extra run, Rabada lost his cool and unloaded on the keeper and the duo exchanged verbal blows.
It is never easy for overseas pacers in India, as more often than not, both the conditions and the pitch are not favourable for them. Kagiso Rabada has thus far bowled a lion-hearted spell in this Test, bowling 30 overs and accounting for three wickets. But despite that, the speedster has been extremely unlucky, with many a chance falling short of fielders.
But every player has a breaking point and Rabada’s came in the 123rd over. After Ravindra Jadeja blocked a good length delivery straight back to him, Rabada lobbed the ball back to the keeper. However, with de Kock not paying attention, the ball went beyond the head of the keeper, allowing India to steal an extra run. Rabada was infuriated by this incident and he instantly unloaded on de Kock, asking him to “Watch the f****** ball”. De Kock, who was clearly not having any of this, responded back to Rabada and the duo indulged in a heated verbal argument before things eventually cooled off.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the incident:
— Liton Das (@BattingAtDubai) October 11, 2019
Rabada and Q de Kock having a full
— Ricky Paul (@Ricky_Paul_C) October 11, 2019
go at each other...can already see the headlines of racism in SA cricket
Rabada & De Kock.. Man of the Matches in the games Delhi defeated Bengaluru in IPL in last 8 years or so
— K Vijayendra (@k_vijayendra8) October 11, 2019
De kock and rabada (teammates) are fighting with each other. South Africa cricket team in total mess. Anyone can beat them ATM. This probably sums it up. #INDvSA
— Anirudh (@Tactician04) October 11, 2019
The language used by Rabada is disgusting and sets a terrible example for our youngsters. Quinton de Kock is not watching the ball so I don't blame him but not on TV please. This is all indicative of Faf du Plessis’ captaincy standing with his arms folded SIS!!! @OfficialProteas
— Freebird (@FlutterbysRFree) October 11, 2019
Rabada and de kock are not doing good together. This is not a very good sign for Faf as a captain. Rabada is looking frustrated. #INDvsSA
— Suraj Jajoo (@JajooSuraj) October 11, 2019
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