EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 56 MIN
Kagiso Rabada On Fiery Beginnings, Rivalry With Australia & Records vs Best Batters!
from Beard Before Wicket Podcast
Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Adil Rashid, Nubaid Haroon and special guest Kagiso Rabada! In this episode Rabada chats about his career, getting suspended too much, his record with Rohit and Kohli and reveals the one batter who riled him up the most and SO much more!Available on ALL podcast networks & YouTube!00:00 - Intro00:41 - Banter About KG's Outfit and Beard03:06 - Rabada's Approach to Records07:32 - KG's Early Life and Introduction to Cricket13:49 - KG's ODI Debut and Early International Experiences15:17 - Rash's ODI Debut and Early Career Reflections16:28 - Physical Fitness and Longevity in Cricket17:29 - Discussing the 2016 Centurion Test Series19:29 - Rivalry and First Encounters Between KG and Rashid21:10 - Fast Bowler's Aggression and On-Field Behaviour24:53 - Rabada's Experiences Bowling Against Top Batsmen27:55 - Adapting Bowling Style Across Eras and Importance of Skill31:44 - Rabada's Influences33:52 - Discussing the 2018 Sandpapergate Series39:51 - Psychology in Sports and Managing Temperament42:29 - Who is KG's 'Bunny'?46:23 - Experience Playing in the IPL49:49 - Mentorship and Influences from South African Cricket Legends51:17 - Toughest Batters Faced and Bowling Challenges54:15 - KG's Musical Interests and Life Outside Cricket55:28 - ConclusionFOLLOW BEARD BEFORE WICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram @beardbeforewicket TikTok @beardbeforewicket #cricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Adil Rashid, Nubaid Haroon and special guest Kagiso Rabada! In this episode Rabada chats about his career, getting suspended too much, his record with Rohit and Kohli and reveals the one batter who riled him up the most and SO much more!Available on ALL podcast networks & YouTube!00:00 - Intro00:41 - Banter About KG's Outfit and Beard03:06 - Rabada's Approach to Records07:32 - KG's Early Life and Introduction to Cricket13:49 - KG's ODI Debut and Early International Experiences15:17 - Rash's ODI Debut and Early Career Reflections16:28 - Physical Fitness and Longevity in Cricket17:29 - Discussing the 2016 Centurion Test Series19:29 - Rivalry and First Encounters Between KG and Rashid21:10 - Fast Bowler's Aggression and On-Field Behaviour24:53 - Rabada's Experiences Bowling Against Top Batsmen27:55 - Adapting Bowling Style Across Eras and Importance of Skill31:44 - Rabada's Influences33:52 - Discussing the 2018 Sandpapergate Series39:51 - Psychology in Sports and Managing Temperament42:29 - Who is KG's 'Bunny'?46:23 - Experience Playing in the IPL49:49 - Mentorship and Influences from South African Cricket Legends51:17 - Toughest Batters Faced and Bowling Challenges54:15 - KG's Musical Interests and Life Outside Cricket55:28 - ConclusionFOLLOW BEARD BEFORE WICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram @beardbeforewicket TikTok @beardbeforewicket #cricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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