South Africa’s full-time Test skipper, Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will take place in Durban later this month as has recovered from his elbow injury. The 14 player squad list released by red-ball head coach Shukri Conrad includes all-rounder Marco Jansen and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee for the first time since the series against India last summer.

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“It’s great to have Temba back leading the side after his recovery. His leadership and skill are invaluable to the team. I’d also like to thank Aiden for stepping up and captaining the side so successfully during the Bangladesh series. It’s also pleasing to welcome back Marco and Gerald to the Test side. Both have worked incredibly hard during their conditioning programmes, and it’s great to see them back in the fold, ready to contribute to the team,”

Coach Shukri Conrad said.

Test Careers

Temba Bavuma has an impressive test career. He has appeared in 59 matches and 101 innings. He has score 3102 runs with a strike rate of 48.28 and an average of 35.25. The all-rounder Jansen batted in 13 matches with 401 with a strike rate of 45.67 and an average of 23.58 and took 49 wickets. Gerald Coetzee lacks in experience as compared to the other arrivals. He has appeared in 3 matches with 10 wickets.There inclusion in the team is will certainly benefit the players majorly with the experience and expertise of skipper Bavuma has to offer.

South Africa Squad

Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada