Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Proteas' first Test against Bangladesh, while Dewald Brevis has earned a maiden call-up.
Temba Bavuma will miss the Proteas’ first Test against Bangladesh. Picture: Alex Davidson/ICC/Getty Images
Bavuma picked up the injury while playing during the Proteas’ recent trip to the United Arab Emirates where they faced Afghanistan and Ireland in limited overs series. The first Test against Bangladesh gets under way on 21 October. The second Test, in which Bavuma is expected to return to the team, starts on 29 October in Chattogram.
This is the 21-year-old’s maiden Test call-up after representing South Africa A against Sri Lanka A last month, where he scored 49 and 74 in the second four-day match. Brevis has previously played two T20 internationals for the Proteas.Also, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been named as the replacement for Nandre Burger, who will miss the tour due to a lumbar stress fracture.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DAY 4: India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in first testRavichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first test on Sunday.
Read more »
All-rounder Ashwin powers India to 280-run Test win over BangladeshRavichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday.
Read more »
Bangladesh Tests will be a ‘litmus test’ for Proteas — Shukri ConradProteas Test coach Shukri Conrad is excited about his team being tested in different conditions in Bangladesh.
Read more »
Springboks to test Jan-Hendrik Wessels at hooker in Argentina Rugby Championship TestSalmaan Moerat will lead a Springboks matchday squad featuring 10 changes, including a possible first run-out at hooker off the bench for the versatile Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
Read more »
Proteas must experiment, but winning comes first, says BavumaCaptain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas are as determined as always to emerge triumphant in ODI series against Afghanistan and Ireland.
Read more »
Temba Bavuma ruled out of final ODI between SA and IrelandProteas captain Temba Bavuma will not be available for the third and final ODI against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Read more »