Bavuma hails new generation of Proteas

PROTEAS One Day International captain Temba Bavuma has expressed his satisfaction with the emerging talent in the team over recent years and the additional options their versatility has provided.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

PROTEAS captain Temba Bavuma will return to the ODI team after missing the first match against India due to illness.

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South Africa will face India in the second ODI at the Shaheed Singh International Cricket Stadium today (10am SA time), aiming to claim their first win of the series after a 17-run defeat in the opener on Sunday.

Bavuma will return to the squad after missing the first match due to illness. Despite his absence, several players stepped up, including Matthew Breetzke, who impressed with a top score of 72, while Marco Jansen (70) and Corbin Bosch (67) also contributed significantly.

Under coach Shukri Conrad, the Proteas have rewarded consistent performances, and with a surge of young talent providing depth across all three formats, Bavuma has been particularly pleased with the team’s adaptability.