India Origin Cricketer Keshav Maharaj to Captain South Africa Against Zimbabwe: The two -match Test series will start from tomorrow i.e. 28 June between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The first match will be played at the Queen Sports Club of Bulavio. Tamba Bavuma has not been included in the team for this series. South Africa won the World Test Championship 2025 title under the captaincy of Bavuma. However, now Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin has been made captain in his place.

Why did Tenba get out?

Under the captaincy of Bavuma, South Africa created history by winning the ICC Trophy after 27 years. During this time, Bavuma was injured. Khichon had come in Bavuma’s hamstring. For this reason, Bavuma was ruled out of the two -match Test series against Zimbabwe.

Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin gets captaincy

In the absence of Bavuma, the captaincy of the South Africa team has been given to Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin. Keshav’s ancestors were from India. According to media reports, Keshav’s ancestors were from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh. He moved to South Africa in the year 1874. Even after being born in Durban in South Africa, Keshav is connected to the roots of his country. He is a devotee of Lord Hunman. Keshav celebrates all the festivals of India like every Indian.

South Africa announced team for the first Test

Apart from Bavuma, senior players like Aidan Markram, Ryan Ricelton, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Angidi are not part of this series. All these players have been given rest. In his place, many young players have been given a chance in the team. Which includes the names of Dewald Brevis, Luan de Pretorians and Quen Mafa.

South Africa playing-11: Tony de Jorgy, Matthew Breetjke, Vian Mulder, David Bedingham, Luan de Pritorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Weren, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj (Captain), Kodi Yusuf, Quen Mafaka.

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