Overview
- Speaking on the Fast Bowling Cartel podcast, the South Africa pacer said Virat Kohli was the most relentless Test batter he has bowled to, praising his measured impact under pressure.
- He identified David Warner as the most dangerous opponent, noting the opener could "hurt you" by scoring in unconventional areas.
- Rabada grouped Kohli with Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson as the four batters he has found most consistently challenging over time.
- He warned that short boundaries and low bounce in T20 diminish the value of traditional length, pushing quicks toward deception, yorkers and one-day-style variations.
- He said data-driven preparation now lets batters rehearse "slogging a length"; CricketAddictor reports he will feature for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 after taking five wickets in seven matches at the last T20 World Cup.