South Africa’s ace paceman Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League with a back injury which will keep him out of cricket action for upto three months.

Rabada, the top-ranked bowler in ICC’s Test rankings was in top form in the series against Australia which South Africa clinched 3-1. He was noticeably down on pace during the last innings of the Johannesburg Test due to lower back tightness.

“Kagiso has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction which will rule him out of cricket action for up to three months,” team manager Dr. Mohammed Moosajee informed.

“He will need a month’s break from all physical activity before commencing with a rehabilitation programme to get him ready for the series against Sri Lanka in July.”

Rabada was set to join IPL outfit Delhi Daredevils this season.