South Africa’s captain Temba Bavum was expelled from the two-test series against Zimbabwe due to the hamstring tribe, which suffered during the World Championship in the World Championship against Australia. In Bavum’s absence, Keshav Mahara takes the role of Captain Proteas in the series against Zimbabwe, which will begin on June 28 and will continue until July 10.
Bavum suffered injury during the 3rd day of the WTC final While he fired during the run-up against Aussies. South African captain fought pain and stood on a 147-run stand with Aiden Marcram, which helped South Africa will end its ICC Jinx trophy. Bavum scored 66 in the second shift.
South Africa cricket made a notice on his official X account and stated that Bavum would undergo additional tests to recognize the scope of injury.
“The captain of the Temba Bavum Proteas test was expelled from the upcoming series of two matches against Zimbabwe due to the left hamstring tribe. Bavum suffered injuries during launching during the South African second shift on the third day of the World Cricket Championship.
South Africa did not know the replacement for the Bavum in a group that contains five unlimited players, including Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-Dre Pretorius. This will be the first time that Maharaj will lead the Republic of South Africa in tests after the captain in ODIS and T20is.
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June 20, 2025
