Kagiso Rabada South Africa’s Test, ODI, and Cricketer of the Year; Imran Tahir bags T20I Player of the Year

Rabada SA’s Cricketer of the Year; Tahir bags T20I Player of the Year

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada had stellar night at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards as he picked up the One-Day Internationals (ODI) Test cricketer of the year and also South Africa Cricketer of the year among other awards. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir won the CSA T20I player of the year. Tahir in his 14 matches, he has picked up 18 wickets at an economy rate of 6.83.  Rabada has won a total of six awards. He also won the Fans’ Player of the year award and also the Players’ Player of the year award as well. He also took home the Ram Delivery of the year for his performance in the second T20I against England in February 2016. READ: Kagiso Rabada breaks into Top 10 of ICC ODI bowling rankings

Rabada has had an excellent year across formats. He has picked up 24 wickets in 6 Tests to go along with 30 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 4.83 in ODIs. There were other award winners as well. Stephen Cook, who made his Test debut against England few months back gets the Newcomer of the Year award.  Temba Bavuma scored his maiden Test century at Newlands against England and for that he wins the KFC Award of Excellence.  Rushdie Magiet was bestowed with the Khaya Majola Lifetime Achievement Award. READ: Kagiso Rabada’s path of glory for South Africa faces roadblocks of injuries if over-bowled regularly

Big names like AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis miss out. Rabada has risen through the ranks extremely well in the past year and the youngster will look to complete a clean sweep next year. South Africa have a couple of important tours coming up and they will look to put in a good performance in those tours.