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Both Rabada and Steyn gave South Africa an injury scare in the IPL. There was some indication that they might miss the upcoming World Cup.

But, their coach Ottis Gibson has ensured that they will be fit for the world cup.

"There was an issue with KG [Rabada] and there was an issue with Dale, but we feel that those guys are on track," Gibson said.

"There's nothing that people should be alarmed about. They're going to both make full recoveries and be able to take their place at the World Cup." He added.

South African players are preparing themselves in a preparation camp before their departure for the world cup on 19 May. Gibson insists that the players are really enjoying themselves in the camp as they met each other after a long time.

 "We've been away from each other, all over the world and so on," he said. "To have everybody back is awesome.  One thing I really enjoy about this group is, when we come together, we really come together. There was all sorts of 'bromance' and hugging and people connecting with each other going on last night. We waited for the IPL guys to get off the plane about 4 O'clock yesterday, and we had a nice little session. We went for a team meal last night and got together and started our conversations around how we're going to approach the World Cup journey."

At every world cup South Africa starts as a favorite to win the world cup but it doesn’t end well for them usually. Is there any pressure on the team about this? In reply of this question Gibson said: