Bavuma Back to Lead South Africa in Tests vs India

The most significant change is Temba Bavuma‘s return to captaincy following his recuperation from a left calf strain sustained while playing for South Africa during their tour of Pakistan. Cricket. The 15-man South African team has been revealed for the forthcoming two-match Test series against India. The first Test will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 14 and the second Test will take place in Guwahati on November 22.

Last month, Bavuma suffered the injury during an ODI match against England, which prevented him from starting South Africa’s defense of the World Test Championship title.

In his absence, South Africa’s spin combination of Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, and Senuran Muthusamy—all of whom have secured spots for the India series—achieved a 1-1 draw with Pakistan in the Test series. While Kyle Verreynne remains the designated wicketkeeper, Bavuma returns to the middle order in the batting lineup, joining Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Zubayr Hamza, and Ryan Rickelton.

Once again, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, and Wiaan Mulder will back Kagiso Rabada in South Africa’s pace attack. Prenelan Subrayen, who played in Pakistan, is left out since the team has chosen three front-line spinners who are suitable for Indian conditions. One notable exception is David Bedingham, who did not participate in the Pakistan Tests. About supporting the same team, head coach Shukri Conrad made a statement.

“We have retained the majority of the team that participated in the two-game series against Pakistan. These athletes battled valiantly to overcome adversity and win the series, displaying true character. “We are anticipating a similar challenge in India, and many of the players who stood up in those conditions will once again be key for us,” Conrad was quoted by Cricbuzz.

Test team for South Africa’s series against India:

Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Dewald Brevis, Zubayr Hamza, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Kogiso Rabada and Simon Harmer.

Test schedule for South Africa vs. India in 2025: