South Africa sweat on Kagiso Rabada hearing as NZ lawyer takes centre stageGALLO IMAGES South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, centre, appears hopeful rather than optimistic of having his ban overturned for the third test against Australia. Comments emanating from South Africa's cricket team suggest they will enter Monday's hearing over Kagiso Rabada's two-test ban with high hopes but low expectations. MONIQUE FORD/STUFF Lawyer Michael Heron will preside over South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's appeal against a two-test ban. GALLO IMAGES Former New Zealand captain and now match referee Jeff Crowe, second from right, ruled Kagiso Rabada's contact with Australian captain Steve Smith was deliberate. He is expected to argue both Rabada and Smith are culpable.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2018 06:56 UTC