India vs South Africa: The Proteas have arrived in India and will be part of the series which starts with the first T20I at Dharamsala on September 15.
On the arrival in New Delhi, South Africa spearhead Kagiso Rabada picked the best batsman of the world.
Regarded as one of the best fast bowlers going around, Rabada heaped praises for Virat Kohli, terming him already a great of the game.
“Virat Kohli has proven that he is the best batsman in white-ball format. He is already regarded as a great of the game with some pedigree,” Rabada told PTI.
He also spoke how he plans to tackle Kohli in the upcoming series. Rabada said, “I think Kohli is a fighter and at the end of the day, we would like to go and express ourselves and not have any fear. Have fun, play hard and just enjoy the battle with the world’s best batter”.
In the recent ICC Test rankings, former Australia captain Steve Smith took lead by 34 points and recalimed the top spot.
The South African side has been relatively weaker as seen during the World Cup but Rabada is ready to take up the challenge. “I am really looking at the next couple of years. It’s a challenge for us, it’s a journey. The group has belief in its abilities and we need to see how we fare on this tour of India,” Rabada added.
“You need to look at the transition phase in a positive way. I am glad that I am playing with guys that I have played at school at the age-group level and that’s fascinating for me,” the 24-year-old said.
India are the numero uno team in the ICC Test rankings but are placed behind South Africa - at 4th - in the T20 list.
“The goal is to compare ourselves with the best. India have been a successful team over the years. There’s been some changes and our team is now a lot younger. It’s a challenge for those who haven’t played here earlier,” acknowledged Rabada.
