“Kagiso Rabada’s Hip Rotation Is Like That of a Javelin Thrower”: Allan Donald Describes What Makes KG Unique

One of the best fast bowlers to have ever represented South Africa is Kagiso Rabada. Legendary bowler Allan Donald compared the pacer’s hip rotation to that of a javelin thrower, which increased the pacer’s bowling velocity.

Rabada has taken 287 wickets at an average of 22.11 and a strike rate of 39.4 in 16 Test matches.

“Having skill is one thing, but his ability to run the ball away is truly amazing.” News agency PTI cited Donald as stating, “He has got some amazing wickets with stunning balls in the first Test match.”

South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32 runs at Centurion, with Rabada being their standout player. He took five wickets in India’s first over, which featured the removal of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, laying the groundwork for their eventual dominance.

Additionally, he claimed two more wickets in the second innings, including Rohit, who was dismissed after eight balls.

“As always, he was amazing to watch, and I believe that his unwavering drive for achievement is what keeps him consistent.” No matter what sport a person plays, success is determined by consistency, according to Donald, who is now affiliated with the Cricket South Africa program.

“KG is much like Dale Steyn in that he is a really hungry person. Dale Steyn brought that drive for consistency to himself. He said, “I think he’s the finest competitor on the field that he can be.

Section Technical

Rabada is technically superior to the others, and smooth hip and shoulder motions are essential for bowling quickly, according to the “white lightning.”

“All real quicks have excellent shoulder and hip rotation, and when you watch them closely, they land in amazing positions.” Every time, we speak about how they take off, how huge they become near the crease, or how they rocket off the floor.

“Observe other greats like Michael Holding, Ian Bishop, Courtney Walsh, and Curtley Ambrose—all of them got off the ground to allow them time to pull the trigger, and KG does it well as well. We discuss about that hang time (off the ground).

Additionally, you’ll see that the hips are somewhat closed during the backfoot strike and immediately expand up. They don’t linger on the defensive for too long. KG moves really quickly.

Rabada’s hip rotation was compared by Donald to that of an elite javelin thrower.

He moves so quickly on every ball, if you listen to his feet. The hip rotation of KG is comparable to the right side release through the impact region of a javelin thrower. He has a strong technical point since he is so aware of his rhythm and movement. He is just as knowledgeable about biomechanics as Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins, according to Donald.

At first, there was a lot of attention about Brett Schultz’s collaboration with Fannie de Villiers, Brian McMillan, and Brett Schultz. Later, he developed a deadly team with Shaun Pollock.

“I always exercise caution when making analogies between what the Proteas were and what is now available to them. We were the best in the world during our time under the sun. We had amazing depth and a fantastic assault.

Every province had five or six quick bowlers, so we were also fortunate, and you were always watching your back. He thought back with nostalgia, “I could lose my place if I don’t pull my socks up.”

“However, I believe this attack has a bright future ahead of them. They have a man named Rabada who is leading this attack brilliantly, who is an exceptional performer and the leader of the pack,” he said.