The first match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and Bangladesh is to be played from October 21. Before this match, the South African team has suffered a big setback. A star player of the team is out of the first match of the series due to injury. This player is none other than Temba Bavuma. Temba Bavuma will not be able to play the first match of the series due to injury. Cricket South Africa has given a chance to another player in his place. This player is Dewald Brewis. Dewald Brevis, who made his name in T20 cricket, is now ready to play Test cricket. Brewis plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
Injury increased tension
The first match of the series between the two teams will be played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Cricket South Africa has informed that Bavuma has a left tricep muscle strain, but Bavuma will remain with the team and will also work on his recovery under the supervision of the medical team. Dewald Brevis has been included in the Test squad for the first time. Apart from this, another change has been made in the team. Nandre Berger has also been ruled out of the Bangladesh tour due to a stress fracture in his back. Lungi Ngidi has been included in his place. Berger will work on his rehab with the medical teams from CSA and Western Province.
This series is very important for South Africa
This series is going to be very important for the South African team. His team has played 6 matches in this cycle of the World Test Championship. Where his team has won 2 matches. His team has lost three matches. Apart from this, one match has been drawn. To improve its position in the World Test Championship points table, South Africa would like to win both the matches of this series, but defeating Bangladesh at their home will not be an easy task for South Africa. The second match of the series will be played from October 29.
South Africa’s team for the first test against Bangladesh
Temba Bavuma (out of 1st Test), David Bedingham, Matthew Bretzke, Dewald Brewis, Tony De Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Patterson, Dane Peet, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Vereen
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