The South Africa National cricket team has suffered a major setback against Zimbabwe before their upcoming two -match series. South African captain Temba Bavuma The recent ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s has been dropped from the upcoming Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury during 2025.
Bavuma’s left hamstring injury has forced him to remember the upcoming testing series in Zimbabwe. Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday, June 20, confirmed that the skipper would recall the visit to Zimbabwe and to understand how serious it is.
Temba Bavuma excluded the Zimbabwe series, Keshav Maharaj to lead South Africa
In Bavuma’s absence, CSA has announced that senior spinner Keshav Maharaj Will lead proteases in a two-match test series against Zimbabwe. The first Test will be played from June 28, followed by the second and final Test from July 6 at the Queens Sports Club of Bulveo.
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The CSA said in an official statement on X: “Proteius Mains Test Captain Temba Bavuma has been excluded from the upcoming two-match test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain.
Bawuma faced injuries while batting during his second innings in three days of the ICC World Test Championships final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground. He is ready to undergo further scan to assess the boundary of injury. Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in his absence. ,
Protians’ Mains Test Captain Temba Bavuma has been dropped from the upcoming two-match test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain.
Bavuma retained injury while batting during the second innings of South Africa for three days of the ICC World Test Championship Final … pic.twitter.com/mw9dxra4r2
– Proteus Main (@proteasmencsa) June 20, 2025
Temba Bavuma Power Protys to WTC with pride injury
Bavuma who led South Africa For the WTC title, he was injured on the third day of the match. He was batting for six runs when he felt pain while running for the same. The medical team gave him treatment on the field, and he continued to bat until the tea broke.
After that, Temba was asked to continue batting, but he went against medical advice and defeated Australia by five wickets in the WTC final at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground, defeating Australia by five wickets to knock the South African side to a brilliant knock of 66 runs.
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Third hamstring injury in 2 years for Temba Bavuma
In particular, the latest injury of Bavuma has been sidelined for the third time in less than two years due to a hamstring issue. The Protius captain first faced Hamstring Strain during the 2023 ODI World Cup, but still went to play in the semi -finals. Later that year, he again faced the same problem during the boxing day test against India.
With his recurring hamstring troubles, Bavuma is also struggling with elbow injuries. His left elbow is usually a heavy spread while playing, showing the physical challenges that he has recently to deal with, but he still leads the national team from the front every time.
5 unaccouure
The CSA has named a fresh looking team for the upcoming two-match testing series against Zimbabwe, in which several prominent players have rested. Big players like Aden marikram And Kagiso Rabada has been rested for a tour of Zimbabwe.
On the other hand, fast bowler Lungi cash will be available only for second test. The squad has five unkapted players, which provide a great opportunity to shine the new talents.
South Africa Test Squad for Zimbabwe Tour:
Keshav Maharaj (C), David Bedingham, Matthew Bretzke, Devald BravisCorbin Bosch, Tony de Jorzi, Jubir Hamza, Lahuan-Dre Pretorius, Lesgo Senocaven, Pranlan Sabreyen, Quena Mafaka, Vian Mulder, Lungi Cash (only second test), Kyle Verraine, Kodi, Kodi
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