Malibongwe Maketa says the batsman is smiling again and has become more confident
Proteas interim head coach Malibongwe Maketa has come out strongly in support of Temba Bavuma heading into the first Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane starting on Saturday.
Asked about Bavuma’s state of mind, Maketa said the Lions player was in a good space and smiling again. “Where he is mentally ... smiling and confident again ... that bodes well for us in terms of being one of our best batsmen going into the series,” he added.
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