The captain has taken it upon himself to direct the team in their quest to be brave, positive and more assertive
Temba Bavuma celebrates reaching his century during the second ODI match between South Africa and England, at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, January 29 2023. Picture: ALEX DAVIDSON/GETTY IMAGES
On Sunday in SA’s five-wicket win at Mangaung Oval, after he stroked Moeen Ali through extra cover and then turned to his teammates, Bavuma punched the air, pointed to his name on his back and thumped the badge on his chest. “This is me, I have heart. Don’t doubt it and this is how I want us to play,” was the message.
However Bavuma always clinically reflects and dissects his own game — and as captain his team’s. There was time to do so because of another painful episode — being overlooked for the SA20. While others have performed and thrilled packed grounds in that tournament, Bavuma spent time with his family.
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