Bavuma out of Zim Tests

PROTEAS Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain.

Bavuma sustained the injury while batting during South Africa’s second innings on day three of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground. 

He is set to undergo further scans to assess the extent of the injury.

Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in his absence.

The squad will depart for Bulawayo tomorrow from OR Tambo International Airport. 

The first Test gets underway on Saturday, 28 June, followed by the second Test from Sunday, 06 July, with both matches taking place at Queens Sports Club.

South Africa Test Squad: Keshav Maharaj (captain),  David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne and Codi Yusuf.