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Bavuma out of Zimbabwe Tests

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South African captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring injury. In Bavuma’s absence, Keshav Maharaj will serve as the team’s red-ball captain for the series that starts from June 28. 

Bavuma picked up the injury during day three of the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's while batting in the second innings. However, he continued to bat and scored a valuable 66-run knock. 

South Africa Test squad: Keshav Maharaj (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi*, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne and Codi Yusuf

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