Temba Bavuma of South Africa after reaching his 100 during the 2nd match of the 2023 Betway ODI Series between South Africa and England held at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on 29 January 2023. Photo: Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Temba Bavuma OUT of England Cricket World Cup clash
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the crunch Cricket World Cup clash with England due to illness.
Temba Bavuma of South Africa after reaching his 100 during the 2nd match of the 2023 Betway ODI Series between South Africa and England held at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on 29 January 2023. Photo: Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the crunch Cricket World Cup clash with England due to illness, team management announced shortly before Saturday’s toss in Mumbai.
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Aiden Markram will lead the side instead, with Reeza Hendricks replacing opening batsman Temba Bavuma at the top of the order.
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England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first.
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