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Temba Bavuma Named in South Africa A Squad for India Tour, Set to Play Only Second Four-Day Match

The A trip serves as his controlled return from a calf strain ahead of the Proteas’ November Tests in India.

Overview

  • Cricket South Africa confirmed two four-day games in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 9 and three one-dayers in Rajkot from November 13 to 19.
  • Marques Ackerman has been appointed captain for both the four-day and one-day squads.
  • Spinner Kyle Simmonds earned a first SA A call-up for the red-ball leg, and all-rounder Delano Potgieter received his maiden selection for the 50-over squad.
  • SA A head coach Wandile Gwavu said the tour will challenge players’ adaptability and spin skills in subcontinental conditions.
  • The four-day group is scheduled to depart OR Tambo on October 25, with the A fixtures positioned to feed directly into the senior team’s India tour from mid-November.