South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has been named in the South Africa A squad for the upcoming tour of India, marking his return to competitive cricket after recovering from a calf injury that forced him out of the Pakistan Test series.
Bavuma suffered an injury during South Africa’s white-ball tour of England in September 2025, which led to his absence from the two-match Test series against Pakistan earlier this month. In his absence, Aiden Markram captained the team, while Bavuma was expected to be out for six to eight weeks.
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This stint with the A team is designed to help Bavum regain full match fitness and form ahead of South Africa’s senior tour of India, which will include two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is from November 14 to December 19. His involvement is seen as a strategic move to ensure he is fully prepared for the senior team’s demanding schedule.
South Africa’s tour of India will include two four-day games and a three-match one-day series. Bavuma is scheduled to feature in the second four-day match at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, scheduled for November 6-9.
Bavuma’s comeback is eagerly awaited given his role as a key figure in South African cricket. His experience and leadership as both a top batsman and a leader will be key as the Proteas look to strengthen their squad ahead of a tough series in India.
South Africa Unofficial Test Group
Marques Ackerman, Temba Bavuma, Okuhle Cele, Zubayr Hamza, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Simmonds, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Van Jason V Smith, Tiaan Yusuf
South Africa Team for One-Dayers
Marques Ackerman, Ottneil Baartman, Yenrn Fotuin, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Crocodile Mapakha, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tsheko Mo Tsheko Monsamy, Mhlaleli Mungwana, side Peter, Delano Potgieter, Lhuan-Dre-Pretorus, Sinethemba Coeshile Yusuf, Codi Yusuf
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Published on:
October 16, 2025
