Bavuma returns to lead as South Africa name strong squad for India tour
Temba Bavuma has replaced David Bedingham in the South Africa squad that will play two-Test series in India.
Temba Bavuma has replaced David Bedingham in the South Africa squad that will play two-Test series in India.
Temba Bavuma has replaced David Bedingham in the South Africa squad that will play two-Test series in India.
Temba Bavuma has returned to lead the South Africa squad for a two-Test series in India in November.
Bavuma had been out with a calf injury and missed the recent series in Pakistan, with South Africa drawing. Bavuma replaces David Bedingham, while the Proteas have retained the majority of their squad that toured Pakistan.
"We are anticipating a similar challenge in India," said Head Coach Shukri Conrad. "Many of the players who stood up in those conditions will once again be key for us.
"Pakistan was a squad effort and India will demand the same. Every player has a role to play in ensuring we remain competitive in what is always a tough place to tour," he said.
The Test series will begin on November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while the second match is scheduled to start on November 22 in Guwahati.
Bavuma led South Africa to the World Test Championship, and should be hoping the spin trio of Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy help him conquer the Indian tracks.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Dewald Brevis, Zubayr Hamza, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Simon Harmer.