Bavuma Ruled Out Of Two Test Matches Against Zimbabwe
Proteas Men’s Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring strain.
Bavuma sustained the injury during South Africa’s second innings on day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
He is set to undergo further scans to assess the extent of the injury.
Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in his absence.
The squad will depart for Bulawayo on Tuesday, 24 June, from OR Tambo International Airport. The first Test gets underway on Saturday, 28 June, followed by the second Test from Sunday, 06 July, with both matches taking place at Queens Sports Club.
South Africa Test Squad against Zimbabwe:
Keshav Maharaj (captain, Hollywoodbets Dolphins), David Bedingham (World Sports BeAng Western Province), Ma^hew Breetzke (Dafabet Warriors), Dewald Brevis (Momentum MulUply Titans), Corbin Bosch (Momentum MulUply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (World Sports BeAng Western Province), Zubayr Hamza (DP World Lions), Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi* (Momentum MulUply Titans), Lhuan-dré Pretorius (Momentum MulUply Titans), Lesego Senokwane (Momentum MulUply Titans), Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kyle Verreynne (World Sports Betting Western Province) and Codi Yusuf (DP World Lions).
Fixtures
28 June – 02 July at 10:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
06 – 10 July at 10:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
