Proteas lose Temba Bavuma for England tour, including Test series

Temba Bavuma.Temba Bavuma.

Batsman Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of South Africa’s full tour of England later this year, including the Test series.

Bavuma has an injured elbow – and will be sidelined for up to eight weeks.

Batsmen Sarel Erwee and Ryan Rickelton have been retained in the Test squad.

The squad also includes specialist spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj.

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Proteas’ squad for Test series against England

  1. Dean Elgar (captain)
  2. Sarel Erwee
  3. Marco Jansen
  4. Simon Harmer
  5. Keshav Maharaj
  6. Aiden Markram
  7. Lungi Ngidi
  8. Anrich Nortje
  9. Duanne Olivier
  10. Keegan Petersen
  11. Kagiso Rabada
  12. Ryan Rickelton
  13. Lutho Sipamla
  14. Rassie van der Dussen
  15. Kyle Verreynne
  16. Khaya Zondo
  17. Glenton Stuurman

What chief selector Victor Mpitsang said

England and South Africa will contest three T20Is, three ODIs and three Tests from mid-July to early-September.

“This will be a very long tour for several members of the team who will participate in all three formats and the entire coaching and support staff,” said Mpitsang.

“We anticipate exciting matches and nail-biting finishes against a strong opposing team that I know our Proteas enjoy facing off against.”

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