Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Bavuma and Smith Ruled Out; Maharaj to Lead; Labuschagne Dropped
Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa's cricket team, got hurt during a big match called the World Test Championship final.
Because of this, he can't play in the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe.
Keshav Maharaj will be the captain instead.
The series starts June 28th.
Also, Steve Smith is injured and won't play for Australia, and Marnus Labuschagne has been left out of the squad.
The first Test will be played on June 25.
Temba Bavuma will miss the Test series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury sustained during the World Test Championship final.
Keshav Maharaj will captain South Africa in the upcoming Test series.
The Test series begins on June 28th in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Steve Smith is out of the first Test against West Indies due to a finger injury.
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's squad.
- Who
- Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and the South African, Australian and Zimbabwean cricket teams.
- What
- Temba Bavuma is ruled out of the Test series against Zimbabwe and Steve Smith will miss the first Test against West Indies.
- When
- The South Africa vs Zimbabwe series starts June 28, and the first test against West Indies starts June 25.
- Where
- The South Africa vs Zimbabwe series will be played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo and Australia will play against West Indies in Barbados and Grenada.
- Why
- Bavuma has a hamstring injury, and Smith has a finger injury.
- Player Injured (SA)
- Temba Bavuma
- Injury (SA)
- Hamstring strain
- Captain (SA)
- Keshav Maharaj
- Series
- South Africa vs. Zimbabwe Test Series
- Start Date
- June 28
- Venue
- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Player Injured (AUS)
- Steve Smith
- Player Dropped (AUS)
- Marnus Labuschagne
