Bavuma to Lead South Africa in India Tests

Temba Bavuma has recovered from a left calf strain and will resume as South Africa’s Test captain for the two-match series in India starting Nov. 14, with the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and the second at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati (the venue’s inaugural Test). Cricket South Africa named a largely unchanged 15-player squad from the Pakistan tour, with David Bedingham and Prenelan Subrayen omitted and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi also absent. The squad includes frontline spinners Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer and Senuran Muthusamy, and pace options led by Kagiso Rabada alongside Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch and all‑rounder Wiaan Mulder. Bavuma is expected to get game time in South Africa A’s matches against India A in Bengaluru as part of his preparation. The tour will also feature white-ball fixtures after the Tests, and head coach Shukri Conrad emphasized continuity and the need for similar character in India after the team drew the Pakistan series.