Published 20:10 IST, June 1st 2020

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada talks about his temper issues, says 'I'll address them'

Young South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has said that he needs to work on controlling his temper. Rabada has already got a few demerit points for his behaviour

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South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada on Monday said that he has identified things that he needs to work upon to sort out his temper issue. His remark comes as pacer has often been given demerit points by International Cricket Council (ICC) for his fiery behaviour on field of cricket.

ICC had penalised young speedster for celebrating aggressively after having dismissed English skipper Joe Root during home Test series against England earlier this year. Rabada was fined 15% of his match fees and also missed out on fourth and final Test match due to this incident. England went on to win series 2-1.

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'I'll address m': Kagiso Rabada

"I think it's just my passion (for playing cricket for my country) that comes through. Everyone has ir opinion on this matter and y are entitled to it. I have identified things I need to work on and I'll address m with people that are closest to me and who I feel should be helping me," sport24.co.za quoted Rabada as saying.


"You are always going to be criticised by people. It is important that you don't take certain things that people say to heart. You will always have a lot of critics, who don't agree with what you do. As long as you're true to yourself, that's most important thing. n you can grow," Rabada said.

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"Your branding as a professional athlete is all about being yourself. South African sporting market is quite conservative, so it's important for a person to learn who he or she is, but also realise re are or considerations too," he added.

Rabada was all set to represent Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020 that was originally scheduled to get underway on March 29 but has been suspended indefinitely as of w.

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(With ANI Inputs)

20:10 IST, June 1st 2020