South African captain Temba Bavuma has been dominated out of the first ODI of the three-match sequence towards Afghanistan, leaving followers speculating concerning the motive behind his absence.
Bavuma, a key determine within the Proteas batting lineup, is thought for his regular management and helpful contributions with the bat. Nonetheless, his unavailability for the sequence opener has raised eyebrows throughout the cricketing neighborhood.
AFG vs SA 2024, 1st ODI: Purpose for Temba Bavuma’s absence
Bavuma is absent from the Proteas’ beginning XI on account of sickness. In his absence, Aiden Markram, who can be the T20I captain, is fulfilling the management duties.
UPDATE!
Proteas One-Day Worldwide (ODI) captain Temba Bavuma has been dominated out of the primary ODI towards Afghanistan on Wednesday, 18 September on account of sickness.
Aiden Markram would be the stand-in captain.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/5mnr1lDOWy
— Proteas Males (@ProteasMenCSA) September 17, 2024
In the meantime, Jason Smith has been named as Bavuma’s alternative for the primary ODI.
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AFG vs SA 2024, 1st ODI: Taking part in XI of each groups
South Africa’s stand-in captain Aiden Markram gained the toss and elected to bat first on the Sharjah Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
“We’re gonna bat first. Fairly scorching and dry circumstances. Look to place a very good complete on the board,” he mentioned on the toss. “Thrilling for [Joson] Smith, he’ll bat at 6 and bowl for us. Seems alright. Very dry. Gotta respectable understanding of the circumstances.”
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
