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 on Tuesday, 24 June from OR Tambo International Airport.
The first Test gets underway on Saturday, 28 June, followed by the second Test from Sunday, 6 July, with both matches taking place at Queens Sports Club.
Even without Bavuma, the Proteas are expected to be far too strong for Zimbabwe.
South Africa Test squad against Zimbabwe
Keshav Maharaj (captain, Hollywoodbets Dolphins), David Bedingham (Western Province), Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Dewald Brevis (Titans), Corbin Bosch (Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Zubayr Hamza (Lions), Kwena Maphaka (Lions), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Lungi Ngidi* (Titans), Lhuan-dré Pretorius (Titans), Lesego Senokwane (Titans), Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kyle Verreynne (Western Province), Codi Yusuf (Lions)
*second Test only
Fixtures
28 June – 2 July at 10:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
6 – 10 July at 10:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Result: 2-0 series whitewash for the Proteas?
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