In a blow to South Africa cricket team, captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of BAN vs SA 1st Test which will begin on October 21. The Proteas will visit Bangladesh for a two-match Test series. Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in the 1st Test while Dewald Brevis has earned his maiden call-up to the Test side.
Temba Bavuma ruled out of BAN vs SA 1st Test
As per Cricket South Africa, Bavuma suffered a left tricep muscle train, leading him to be ruled out of the match. The South Africa skipper will however travel with the team to Bangladesh as he focuses on recovering and preparing for the 2nd Test. Pacer Nandre Burger, who has been ruled out due to lumbar stress fracture, has been replaced by Lungi Ngidi. The squad will convene for a red-ball camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria from October 12 to 14
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The BAN vs SA Test series is crucial for both sides in order to be in contention to seal their spots in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Currently, India are on top of the standings while Pakistan are at the rock bottom. Bangladesh were whitewashed by India 2-0 following their historic series win against Pakistan. South Africa’s last series came against West Indies in August where they won the series 1-0 with one draw and victory each.
South Africa squad for BAN vs SA 1st Test
David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne
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