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Bavuma Set for South Africa A Return in India as CSA Confirms Tour Squads

His selection targets match fitness before the Proteas’ November Tests in India.

Overview

  • Cricket South Africa named multi-format South Africa A squads and finalized fixtures for an India tour starting October 30.
  • Temba Bavuma will feature only in the second four-day match in Bengaluru on November 6–9 as part of a managed return from a calf injury.
  • The red-ball leg also includes a first match from October 30 to November 2 in Bengaluru, followed by three one-dayers in Rajkot on November 13, 16 and 19.
  • Marques Ackerman has been appointed captain for both the four-day and one-day sides.
  • Kyle Simmonds earned a first SA A four-day call-up and Delano Potgieter was picked for the one-day squad, with coach Wandile Gwavu emphasizing subcontinent skill development and a four-day squad departure on October 25.