“It gives me great pleasure, humility and pride to be announcing my partnership with Rado. Timing, accuracy and performance are critical on the pitch and in watchmaking, so it’s a perfect fit, and I’m truly excited for the road ahead.”
Since making his international debut in 2014, Kagiso Rabada has established himself among cricket’s elite. He is the fastest player to reach 300 Test wickets, achieving the milestone with the fewest deliveries.
In the Indian Premier League, he won the 2020 Purple Cap as the leading wicket-taker. He also delivered a record-breaking performance in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final, taking nine wickets - the highest number ever recorded by a bowler in a WTC final.
In 2023, he founded the KG Rabada Fast Bowling Academy, supporting and developing the next generation of cricketers.
Rado x Cricket: a material match
Kagiso’s appointment marks the latest chapter in an ongoing relationship between Rado and cricket. Together, they form a natural harmony: a material match – two worlds where revered traditions sit alongside cutting-edge innovation, both driven by performance, timing and resilience, and united by an exacting approach to materials.