Temba Bavuma was set to join the Lions squad ahead of their CSA Four-Day Series final against the Titans, scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 10, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. However, the South African Test captain's injury elbow niggle flared up just days before the upcoming match.
On Wednesday morning, captain Dominic Hendricks had spoken to the media, expressing excitement about Bavuma’s participation. This match was expected to be Bavuma’s final appearance of the season. The extent of the injury is still unclear.
Temba Bavuma Has Struggled With Recurring Injuries
Bavuma has struggled with recurring injuries. His left elbow was first fractured in 2022. That injury ruled him out of South Africa's tour of England and sidelined him for three months.
However, Bavuma made a strong return during the home summer, scoring two centuries and three fifties in four Test matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He also captained South Africa to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy earlier this year.
Temba Bavuma Yet to Return to Competitive Cricket Since Champions Trophy
The WTC 2025 final against Australia is set to begin on June 11. South Africa have two months to prepare for the clash and will start with practice matches from mid-May. Some players are currently busy with IPL 2025, while others are playing county cricket. Bavuma doesn’t have any such commitments.
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