Leading from behind: Fans slam injured Temba Bavuma as Marco Jansen misses out on maiden century

Fans on the social media were left fuming after skipper Temba Bavuma did not come out to bat as Marco Jansen was left stranded on 84 runs on the other end. Jansen could have reached his maiden international century, but Temba Bavuma who was injured during the Indian innings decided not to come out to bat as the South African first innings ended on 408/9.

Difference between a captain & leader: Once Graeme Smith came out to bat with a broken hand but Temba Bavuma refused to come out to bat when Jansen needed 16 runs to get a ton. He's not a leader but a self centered Quota captain & a selfish player as we saw in World Cup #SAvIND https://t.co/D7ZuCJktek
— Ykush_Tyagiᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ (@Ykush_Tyagi) December 28, 2023

If Jansen is say 90 odd not out after the 9th wicket falls Temba Bavuma should come to bat. Remember Malik batting left handed to ensure Wasim got to his maiden Test fifty. Sachin got a ton on Irani Cup debut when Gursharan came with a broken finger in 1989
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) December 28, 2023

South Africa bowled out for 408.

Marco Jansen remains unbeaten on 84* (147). Temba Bavuma couldn't come out to bat, unfortunately no century for Jansen. Proteas with the lead of 163, Bumrah picked 4. pic.twitter.com/WTrnJG2rN3
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 28, 2023

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Speaking more about South Africa’s innings, opener Dean Elgar was the star of the show with a glorious 185 off 287 deliveries. Debutant David Bedingham (56) also scored a brisk half century with Marco Jansen getting stranded on 84 in 147 deliveries.

Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with 4/69. Mohammed Siraj picked up 2 wickets for 91 with R Ashwin (1/41), Prasidh Krishna (1/93) and Shardul Thakur (1/101) also getting their name in the wickets column.

🔄 CHANGE OF INNINGS

Burger is the last wicket to fall for the Proteas. Dean Elgar spearheaded the 1st Innings with a fabulous 1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣ runs while Marco Jansen stood tall with 8️⃣4️⃣* runs. David Bedingham with a wonderful cameo on debut 🇿🇦🏏

🇿🇦 Proteas 4️⃣0️⃣8️⃣ with a lead of 163… pic.twitter.com/oYBbTuH1JA
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 28, 2023

A sentiment of empathy for Jansen – the suggestion that Bavuma should have come out for his 100, just to stand there in support. In cricket, these moments of camaraderie and acknowledgment hold a special place, creating memories that transcend the game itself. 🏏💙#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/vqM7k2yxep
— कक्षन (@iRaghu15) December 28, 2023

Meanwhile, South Africa managed to get an early wicket in the second innings. Express pacer Kagiso Rabada continued his good run with the ball as he got the wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma for duck. At present, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are at the crease for the visitors.

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