Temba Bavuma To Captain In Tests Against India As SA Announce A Lethal Squad
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In a strategic move, Cricket South Africa has announced that Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas Men's Test squad in the upcoming series against India, beginning on December 26. The squad, revealed on December 4, sees the exclusion of Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada from the white-ball leg of the tour, underscoring a dedicated focus on red-ball cricket.
South Africa's Squad for India
Temba Bavuma (C), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne.
While Aiden Markram assumes leadership duties in the T20Is and ODIs starting from December 10, Bavuma is set to rejoin the squad for the Test series. The decision to prioritize Test cricket highlights the importance Cricket South Africa places on excelling in the longer format.
Temba Bavuma's leadership at the helm of the Test side signifies his growing influence in South African cricket. With a blend of experience and emerging talent, the Proteas aim to mount a strong challenge against India in the Test series.
South Africa's ODI squad vs IND
Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams
South Africa's T20I squad vs IND
Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams
South Africa's T20I squad vs IND
Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne
Meanwhile, India has already announced their squad for the upcoming series against South Africa, here is the Test squad for India.
India's Test Squads for South Africa:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas lyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd. Shami*, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna.
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