Proteas captain Temba Bavuma was trending on Sunday afternoon despite not that includes in the staff’s eight wicket defeat to India in the primary One Day International.
Bavuma was rested for the T20I and ODI collection with Aiden Markram taking on as captain.
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The 33-year-old confronted criticism and abuse from followers after he had a disastrous World Cup marketing campaign which noticed the Proteas eradicated in the semi-finals.
Bavuma rested for India ODI collection
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Having rested for the white ball format, Reeza Hendricks, who was stored out of the staff for underperforming Bavuma on the World Cup, was given an opportunity to cement his place in the staff however has struggled to make a big impact.
On Sunday, the Proteas gained the toss and elected to bat however shortly discovered themselves 52/6 and had been ultimately bowled out for 116 after preventing 33 from Andile Phehlukwayo.
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India cruised to a win, shedding solely two wickets and through their run chase, Bavuma’s title began trending on X.
@ovshake42 wrote: “I remember how Bavuma was blamed for South Africa’s performance.”
@vaichal_varad wrote: “Temba Bavuma ‘s tactics were quite impressive. Still remember how they outclassed Australia in the league stage match. Folks, we are often forgetting that a Coach is also responsible for the team’s defeat apart from the skipper Nevertheless, South Africa will bounce back….”
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