NEW DELHI: Instead of the injured Temba Bavuma, Dean Elgar, who will retire on the conclusion of the present Check collection in opposition to India, will captain the South African squad within the final recreation of the two-match collection.
Following the completion of the primary recreation in Centurion on Thursday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) introduced that Bavuma wouldn’t be enjoying within the closing Check of the collection in opposition to India.
On the primary day of the Check match, Bavuma was harm whereas fielding and was unable to proceed the sport as scans indicated he had strained his hamstring.
Elgar, who declared he would retire forward of the collection, will lead the workforce in his absence within the final recreation of his worldwide profession.
Elgar took over as captain after Bavuma left the sector throughout the opening Check, and South Africa gained at SuperSport Park by an innings and 32 runs.
Elgar’s excellent century within the first Check earned him the Man of the Match award.
Starting on January 3, Zubayr Hamza will take Bavuma’s place within the squad for the ultimate Check, which might be held in Cape City.
Elgar has commanded the Proteas on earlier events, together with the newest Check collection when India toured South Africa. In 2021-22, the opener set the instance for the workforce’s 2-1 comeback victory after falling behind 0-1.
(With PTI inputs)
Following the completion of the primary recreation in Centurion on Thursday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) introduced that Bavuma wouldn’t be enjoying within the closing Check of the collection in opposition to India.
On the primary day of the Check match, Bavuma was harm whereas fielding and was unable to proceed the sport as scans indicated he had strained his hamstring.
Elgar, who declared he would retire forward of the collection, will lead the workforce in his absence within the final recreation of his worldwide profession.
Elgar took over as captain after Bavuma left the sector throughout the opening Check, and South Africa gained at SuperSport Park by an innings and 32 runs.
Elgar’s excellent century within the first Check earned him the Man of the Match award.
Starting on January 3, Zubayr Hamza will take Bavuma’s place within the squad for the ultimate Check, which might be held in Cape City.
Elgar has commanded the Proteas on earlier events, together with the newest Check collection when India toured South Africa. In 2021-22, the opener set the instance for the workforce’s 2-1 comeback victory after falling behind 0-1.
(With PTI inputs)
