Temba Bavuma will return to lead South Africa in the two-Test series against India starting November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Proteas skipper, recovering from a left calf strain, replaces David Bedingham in the 15-member squad that drew 1-1 in Pakistan. Spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been dropped.
Bavuma last featured in the World Test Championship final against Australia in June. The second Test will be played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati from November 22, marking the venue’s debut in the format.
The Proteas have included three frontline spinners in the squad with Keshav Maharaj leading the attack
South Africa squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne
Schedule
First Test – 14 to 18 November, Kolkata
Second Test – 22 to 26 November, Guwahati
