Kagiso Rabada has been named the Newcomer of the Year at South Africa's annual Sports Awards.
Rabada, a pacer bowler, has shown his mettle in the ongoing tour of India after making his debut for the Proteas at the tender age of 19 last year.
His ODI debut came against Bangladesh at Mirpur where his figures (six for 16) were the world's best ever by a debutant and
the best ever for the Proteas, beating Makhaya Ntini's (six for 22) against Australia.
Rabada was also only the second player to take a hat-trick on debut. He has since made his Test debut and has thus represented the Proteas in all three formats by the age of 20.
"It is really heartening to see our significant investment in development (of previously disadvantaged Black players) producing winners. In particular, Kagiso Rabada is a standout talent and destined for greatness," said Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat.
