In a Boxing Day Test marred by unforeseen events, South Africa faced a setback as Captain Temba Bavuma was forced off the field due to an apparent hamstring injury while fielding against India. The incident unfolded when Virat Kohli, displaying his batting prowess, sent a ball from Marco Jansen through extra cover in the 20th over. Bavuma, in pursuit, managed to halt the ball but sustained a hamstring injury in the process, leading to visible discomfort and a limp.
Despite the confusion initially surrounding the captaincy handover, it was announced that retiring player Dean Elgar would assume the role of captain after Bavuma’s injury. The Indian score stood at 60-3 at the time of this unforeseen shift in leadership.
Initially considered as a potential stand-in skipper, Aiden Markram was later ruled out in favor of Elgar, who, as the vice-captain of the series, took charge in Bavuma’s absence.
An update on Bavuma’s condition revealed a left hamstring strain, with ongoing medical evaluations determining his potential participation in the remainder of the match. The turn of events added an unexpected layer of drama to the already intense Boxing Day Test clash.
