CSA ditches Mpitsang and old-school selection panel, but coach-only selectors is, wisely, on trial
Cricket South Africa's (CSA) decision to overhaul and simplify the Proteas' selection process is, for now, a trial.
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Temba Bavuma named Test captain in shake-up of South African cricket
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 Replaces Dean Elgar As South Africa's New Test Captain
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.
Frank Klaasen hopes selectors understand Proteas' aggressive brand requires better backing
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Bavuma sees positives in Proteas coaching changes, has sights on direct World Cup qualification
Proteas limited-overs skipper Temba Bavuma admitted the coaching change in the team is something they need to adapt to, especially with the crucial juncture they find themselves in from a World Cup qualification perspective.
Proteas out to avoid World Cup qualification embarrassment
South Africa go into a one-day international series against England in Bloemfontein on Friday needing a strong performance to ensure automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup later this year.
Bavuma keen to stay on as Proteas T20 captain, but happy to follow team 'direction'
Proteas limited-overs captain Temba Bavuma is keen to stay on as T20 skipper, though he acknowledges his future in the format will be determined by the new coaching management group.