Revealed: Why is Temba Bavuma not playing today's match against India in Ranchi?
As the first ODI proceedings began in Ranchi, Aiden Markram and KL Rahul, the two skippers, made it to the middle for the toss. Temba Bavuma, the South African skipper, is not playing the game, as he has been rested for the first ODI.
India and South Africa have begun their ODI campaign with the first match at the JSCA Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. This is KL Rahul's 13th match as India's stand-in skipper, as he has led in 12 matches and has won 8 of them.
Why is Temba Bavuma not playing the Ranchi ODI? - Revealed
As the two captains were called in for the toss, Aiden Markram from South Africa made his way to the middle alongside Indian skipper KL Rahul, who has been appointed as Shubman Gill's replacement in the series.
Bavuma has been rested for this match, as the stand-in skipper Aiden Markram informed. He also informed that Keshav Maharaj has also been rested and Prenelan Subrayen has been picked as the sole spinner in the side.
However, India have had another major upset as they have lost their 19th consecutive toss in ODI cricket. Markram opted to bowl first and said that the dew in the evening would facilitate batting.
South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman.
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