What they said about Rabada's ban being overturned: 'Common sense prevails'

Reactions to the Rabada verdict: 'Common sense prevails'

Twitter reactions to Kagiso Rabada's two-Test ban being overturned, allowing him to play in the Cape Town Test

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Mar 20, 2018, 2:02 PM

Kagiso Rabada is airborne while trying to field a ball off his own bowlingGianluigi Guercia/ AFP

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TournamentAUS tour of SASeason 2017/18

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Kagiso Rabada

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Editorial Angle:Analysis of Reactions to the Rabada verdict: 'Common sense prevails': Twitter reactions to Kagiso Rabada's two-Test ban being overturned, allowing him to play in the Cape Town Test — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Tactical Context:I reviewed the Rabada & Smith incident about 20 times ...soon after it happened and also a day later.
Tournament Context:Part of AUS tour of SA 2017/18. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

South Africa's premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was suspended for the remaining two Tests of the Australia series, but his ban was overturned on appeal.

@OfficialCSA So relieved @KagisoRabada25 won his appeal and is cleared to play.
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) March 20, 2018

Well done ICC .. Common sense prevails .. #Rabada
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 20, 2018

Glad to hear kg is free to play.. #SAvAUS
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 20, 2018

I reviewed the Rabada & Smith incident about 20 times ...soon after it happened and also a day later. I can honestly say I think this final adjudication is the correct one.
— Mike Haysman (@MikeHaysman) March 20, 2018

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Fantastic news. @KagisoRabada25 has been found not guilty of the charge and is cleared to play. Looking forward to seeing him charge in at Newlands.Come on @CapeTown let's get behind the Protea boys. #SAvAus
— Vincent Barnes (@VincentBarnes50) March 20, 2018

Everything I hear from a match referee from now on in I will take with a pinch of salt ...total waste of time and money ...QC's , Lawyers ??? What on earth is happening in cricket ?
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) March 20, 2018

Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee reads a statement to the media on Kagiso Rabada's successful appeal. #SAvAUS #ProteaFire #RabadaAppeal pic.twitter.com/ad8NSj34Zf
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 20, 2018

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