New Delhi. After a long wait, success came out and if you have to go out of the team without enjoying it properly, then no one can tell his pain better than the captain of South Africa. A few days ago, what did the captain who had ended the long drought by winning the ICC tournament on the land of England, that he would have to see the way out in the next series. But this has happened.
The two -match Test series will start from June 28 between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The first match will be played at the Queen Sports Club of Bulavio. Tamba Bavuma has not been included in the team for this series. South Africa won the World Test Championship 2025 title under the captaincy of Bavuma. Now Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin has been made captain in his place.
Captain became a devotee of Bajrang Bali
In the absence of Bavuma, known as Chhota Don in India, the captaincy of South Africa team has been given to Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin. Keshav’s ancestors were from India. According to media reports, Keshav’s ancestors were from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh. He moved to South Africa in the year 1874. Even after being born in Durban in South Africa, Keshav is connected to the roots of his country. He is a devotee of Lord Hunman. Keshav celebrates all the festivals of India like every Indian.
Will relax big names
Apart from Bavuma for the series against Zimbabwe, senior players like Aidan Markram, Ryan Ricelton, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Angidi are not part of this series. All these players have been given rest. In his place, many young players have been given a chance in the team. Which includes the names of Dewald Brevis, Luan de Pretorians and Quen Mafa.
How serious the bruising injury
Under the captaincy of Bavuma, South Africa created history by winning the ICC Trophy after 27 years. During this time, Bavuma was injured. Khichon had come in Bavuma’s hamstring. For this reason, Bavuma was ruled out of the two -match Test series against Zimbabwe. According to the reports, it may take time for Bavuma to return to the field.
South Africa playing-11: Tony de Jorgy, Matthew Breetjke, Vian Mulder, David Bedingham, Luan de Pritorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Weren, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj (Captain), Kodi Yusuf, Quen Mafaka.