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South -AfricaThe next two -party testing series against Zimbabwe will see a change in leadership and a combination of fresh faces as captain Tumba Bavuma It has been ruled out due to an injury to the hamstrings. The news comes as an important blow to the proteas, which are on horseback after their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Triumph.
The Bavuma Tumba injury stands out from Zimbabwe Tests
South Cricket -Africa (CSA) It was confirmed in a press statement on Friday (June 20) that Bavuma maintained a left string strain as he descended to the second post of the WTC final against Australia in Lord’s. The extent of the injury should still be determined, with more scheduled explorations in the coming days. As a result, Bavuma has been left out of Zimbabwe ‘tour, leaving a null lead in the configuration of the red ball.
Star Spinner to direct the protein in the absence of Bavuma
In the absence of Bavuma, spinner of the experienced left arm Keshav Maharaj He has been appointed temporary captain of the test series. Maharaj, who has previously directed South Africa in white ball formats, brings experience and paper composition and aims to guide a relatively young template through difficult conditions in Bulawayo.
Above all, South -Africa will also be without several senior players who have been rested for the series. Bowler fast Kagiso rabadaGarlic Marco Jansenhigher order batter Aiden MarkramWicketkeeper Ryan Riceltonand dashes of medium order Tristan Stubbs Will separate the tour.
In place, CSA has become the youth, calling five players without a lid: Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Lesego Thight, Yusuf Code, Dewald Brevisand Preselan subrayen. Its inclusion indicates the team’s intention to try the bank’s force and to develop the next generation of red balls.
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The south -Africa revised template
Initially, CSA announced a 16 -member staff earlier this month. However, with the injury of Bavuma and the replacement captain named, the group has reduced to 15 players.
Squad: Keshav Maharaj (C), Tony of Zorzi, Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Dewald Brevis, Prenelan Subrayen, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Lagego Senokwane, Yusuf Code, Simon Harmer, Rassie Van Dussen Mulder, Wiaan Muldid.
Proteas are planned to fly to Bulawayo on June 24. The first test will begin on June 28, followed by the second game on July 6. Both games will be held at the Queens Sports Club.
