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Dean Elgar, who became the Test captain in 2021 has been axed from the leadership role but included in the squad for the West Indies series which starts from February 28.Cricket South Africa described the series of changes as "part of a restructure within the leadership group of the national team".Another casualty of the shake-up is the chief selector Victor Mpitsang, who has been "released" from the role.
Temba Bavuma was on Friday named the first black African captain of South Africa's Test squad in what Cricket South Africa described as "part of a restructure within the leadership group of the national team". Dean Elgar was axed as captain, although he remains a member of the squad which starts a series against the West Indies on February 28. Chief selector Victor Mpitsang was another casualty of the shake-up, with CSA stating he had been "released" from the role. Bavuma became the first black African to captain South Africa at cricket when he was named leader of the one-day international and Twenty20 international teams in March 2021.
Suzie Bates led a return to form by New Zealand's batters as they scored 189 for three in their Women's T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Bates hit 81 not out and became the first woman from any country to reach 1000 runs in T20 World Cups. It was a dramatic turnaround for the White Ferns who notched the highest total of the tournament after being bowled out for the two lowest in their first two matches - 76 against Australia and 67 against South Africa.
Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Friday.
JOHANNESBURG : Middle-order batsman Temba Bavuma has been named as the new captain of the South African test team for the two-match series against West Indies, but has relinquished leadership of the T20 side, officials confirmed on Friday.
NZ vs BAN, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in a Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup at the Newlands in Cape Town. This is a do or die game for both the teams, after having lost their first two games of the group stage. Bangladesh were beaten by Australia in their last game, while New Zealand went down fighting against the hosts, South Africa. Australia lead Group A with three wins from as many outings, while Sri Lanka are second with two wins in three matches. (Live Scorecard)
Maya Jama has responded to fans' questions after eagle-eyed Love Island viewers spotted something of concern during her latest appearance. The host of the hit ITV2 dating show looked sensational as she made her way into the South African villa during Thursday night's episode.
SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith praised Temba Bavuma's attitude in opening up a gig for himself in the league, citing that example as justification for the organisers and Cricket South Africa (CSA) not getting involved in franchise selection matters.