<p class="title">Injured Kagiso Rabada was on Friday ruled of the rest of the IPL after South Africa decided to call the pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Cup.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rabada had missed Delhi Capitals' last match against Chennai Super Kings due to stiff back and his unavailability is a severe blow to Delhi Capitals, who are striving to win their maiden IPL title.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to a statement from the Delhi Capitals, Rabada, the current Purple Cap holder, has been advised to return home by CSA.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It is indeed very hard for me to leave the Delhi Capitals at this stage of the tournament," said the 23-year-old Rabada, who took 25 wickets from 12 matches that he played this season.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"But with the World Cup just a month away, a collective decision has been made for me in this regard. It's been a tremendous season for me with the Delhi Capitals, both on and off the field, and I truly believe that our team can win the trophy."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Delhi Capitals' head coach Ricky Ponting termed the development as "unfortunate".</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It's unfortunate that Rabada is having to leave us at this stage of the tournament. But I have full confidence in our team and I'm sure each and every member of this unit will step up to the occasion," Ponting said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rabada has played a pivotal role in Delhi Capitals' march to the first play-offs after a gap of seven years.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Delhi Capitals will play Rajasthan Royals in their last league match at the Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium here on Saturday. </p>
<p class="title">Injured Kagiso Rabada was on Friday ruled of the rest of the IPL after South Africa decided to call the pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Cup.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rabada had missed Delhi Capitals' last match against Chennai Super Kings due to stiff back and his unavailability is a severe blow to Delhi Capitals, who are striving to win their maiden IPL title.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to a statement from the Delhi Capitals, Rabada, the current Purple Cap holder, has been advised to return home by CSA.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It is indeed very hard for me to leave the Delhi Capitals at this stage of the tournament," said the 23-year-old Rabada, who took 25 wickets from 12 matches that he played this season.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"But with the World Cup just a month away, a collective decision has been made for me in this regard. It's been a tremendous season for me with the Delhi Capitals, both on and off the field, and I truly believe that our team can win the trophy."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Delhi Capitals' head coach Ricky Ponting termed the development as "unfortunate".</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It's unfortunate that Rabada is having to leave us at this stage of the tournament. But I have full confidence in our team and I'm sure each and every member of this unit will step up to the occasion," Ponting said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rabada has played a pivotal role in Delhi Capitals' march to the first play-offs after a gap of seven years.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Delhi Capitals will play Rajasthan Royals in their last league match at the Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium here on Saturday. </p>