SA vs AUS 4th ODI: Why is Temba Bavuma not playing today?

In a significant development for the South African cricket team ahead of SA vs AUS 4th ODI, their regular captain, Temba Bavuma, will not be participating in the fourth one day international against Australia.

SA vs AUS 4th ODI: Why is Temba Bavuma not playing?

The reason behind Bavuma’s absence from today’s match is a right abductor strain, an injury that has temporarily sidelined him. In his place, Aiden Markram will step up as the stand-in captain.

🟢 PROTEAS SQUAD UPDATE 🟡

Fast bowler Anrich Nortje (lower back injury) is ruled out of the remaining 2 matches of the #Betway ODI series against Australia

ODI captain Temba Bavuma (adductor strain) is unavailable for the 4th ODI

Aiden Markram will lead the side #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/qnlngnmCQl

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 15, 2023

While Temba Bavuma’s absence is undoubtedly a setback for South Africa, and fans will be eager to see him back ahead of ODI World Cup 2023. At the same time, fans will have their eyes on how Aiden Markram leads the team and how the rest of the players step up to fill the void created by Bavuma’s injury.

Temba Bavuma, known for his leadership skills and batting prowess, has been at the helm of the South African team, guiding them through various challenges. Also, he has been in top form at the top of the batting order of late.

South Africa Squad

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Bjorn Fortuin, Wayne Parnell, Anrich Nortje

Australia Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Alex Carey (wk), David Warner, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, Michael Neser, Ashton Agar