Temba Bavuma balances history with ambition as new Proteas w

Temba Bavuma balances history with ambition as new Proteas white ball captain
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JOHANNESBURG – While acknowledging the significance of the social dynamic that comes with his appointment as the first black African cricket captain of South Africa, Temba Bavuma also recognises the enormity of the task that awaits him and the expectation about winning a World Cup title.
Bavuma, 30, was named captain of the Proteas’ T20 and One-day International sides on Thursday. Dean Elgar was named the Test team’s captain, with Bavuma as his vice captain. Cricket SA’s, Director of Cricket Graeme Smith confirmed that both appointments were for two years, lending the South African men’s team some much needed stability.

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