Rabada’s ban is killing the passion of game

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Derek Pringle cautions against the ICC, with their penalty against the South Africa bowler, trying to stifle emotion

Passion they call it, and it seems that it can get you in trouble if not harnessed properly. But does that mean it should be discouraged, as the International Cricket Council seem determined to do with their two-match ban of Kagiso Rabada, arguably the most exciting fast bowler in the game at present?
Test cricket, we are told, is ailing enough without ICC banning shining talents like him for allowing their emotions to bubble over. Rabada’s sin, if you can call it...

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