Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh after scans revealed a left tricep muscle strain.
Bavuma will travel with the squad to Dhaka on Tuesday and continue his recovery under the supervision of the Proteas medical team, aiming to be fit for the second Test.
Aiden Markram will step in as captain for the first Test, which is set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium starting on Monday, October 21.
In response to Bavuma’s absence, Titans batsman Dewald Brevis has been called up as cover. The 21-year-old receives his maiden Test call-up after a strong showing for South Africa ‘A’ against Sri Lanka ‘A’ last month, where he scored 49 and 74 in the second four-day match.
Additionally, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been named as a replacement for Nandre Burger, who will miss the tour due to a lumbar stress fracture. Burger will begin his rehabilitation under the care of the Cricket South Africa and Western Province medical teams.
The squad will gather for a red-ball training camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria from October 12-14.
