Temba Bavuma Ruled Out of Zimbabwe Test Series, Keshav Maharaj to Lead South Africa
South Africa will head into their upcoming two-Test series against Zimbabwe without regular captain Temba Bavuma, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained during the World Test Championship final against Australia.
Bavuma’s absence comes after his pivotal performance at Lord’s, where he scored a determined 66 in the second innings despite the injury. His crucial third-wicket partnership of 147 runs with centurion Aiden Markram was instrumental in South Africa’s five-wicket triumph.
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With no replacement named in the squad, spinner Keshav Maharaj will take over the captaincy duties for the series. Maharaj, a seasoned campaigner, has previously led the national side in shorter formats and will now guide the team in red-ball cricket.
The first Test is scheduled to begin on June 28 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, running through July 2. The second and final Test will also be held in Bulawayo, from July 6 to 10. The series is expected to offer South Africa an opportunity to build momentum following their World Test Championship success.
Revised South Africa squad:
Keshav Maharaj (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi*, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne and Codi Yusuf.
*Second test only
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