South Africa's Announcement
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, scheduled to start on November 14. The squad marks the return of Temba Bavuma, the captain who recently led South Africa to victory in the WTC 2025 final.
Key Player Recovery
Bavuma had missed the recent series against Pakistan due to a calf injury but has now completed his recovery. "Test captain Temba Bavuma returns to the side after missing the recent Pakistan Test series as he completes his recovery from a left calf strain," CSA reported in a statement.
Squad Details
The full squad is as follows:
| Player |
|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Corbin Bosch |
| Dewald Brevis |
| Tony de Zorzi |
| Zubayr Hamza |
| Simon Harmer |
| Marco Jansen |
| Keshav Maharaj |
| Aiden Markram |
| Wiaan Mulder |
| Senuran Muthusamy |
| Kagiso Rabada |
| Ryan Rickelton |
| Tristan Stubbs |
| Kyle Verreynne |
Historical Context
South Africa's last Test victory in India dates back to February 2010 when they triumphed under Graeme Smith's captaincy. Since then, the team has struggled on Indian soil, facing a 0-3 whitewash during their last tour.
Recent Performance Snapshot
Under Temba Bavuma's leadership, South Africa has made an impressive mark in Test cricket, winning nine out of the ten Tests he has captained. The Proteas aim to reverse their fortunes in India and secure a historic win.