Bavuma Out for Bangladesh Test Due to Elbow Injury

Temba Bavuma, South Africa's Test captain, will miss the second Test against Bangladesh due to a recurring left elbow injury sustained in an ODI earlier this month. Despite significant rehabilitation progress, Bavuma is not yet match-ready, prompting Aiden Markram to continue leading the team. The decision was confirmed by coach Shukri Conrad, who emphasized Bavuma's importance to the team and expressed a desire for him to stay with the squad in Bangladesh, though he may return home for recovery and domestic cricket. Bavuma is targeting a return for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Matthew Breetzke, who made his debut in the first Test, is expected to retain his position unless strategic changes are made. South Africa currently leads the series 1-0 after a victory in the first Test.