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Injury Blow for South Africa: Temba Bavuma Faces Elbow Setback Ahead of WTC Final 2025
Bavuma’s Elbow Injury Raises Concerns Just Weeks Before WTC Final
In a worrying development for South African cricket fans, Test captain Temba Bavuma has suffered a recurrence of his left elbow injury just two months ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against Australia.
This injury ruled Bavuma out of the CSA 4-Day Domestic Series final, which started today April 10 in Johannesburg. The star batter was expected to join the Lions squad from Cape Town earlier this week but did not travel as planned. According to reports from ESPNcricinfo, his absence was confirmed to the team management only on Wednesday.
A Long-Standing Struggle With Injury
Recurring Elbow Issues Since 2022
Bavuma’s elbow has been a constant source of trouble since 2022 when he suffered a serious fracture during South Africa’s tour of England. That injury sidelined him for over three months and severely impacted his form and availability.
In 2024, while representing South Africa in an ODI against Ireland in Abu Dhabi, Bavuma re-aggravated the same elbow while diving to complete a quick single. The awkward fall resulted in him missing the crucial Test series against Bangladesh.
Now, with just weeks left for the WTC Final 2025, doubts are once again being raised about his fitness and ability to make a timely return to international action.
Leadership Value Remains Undeniable
Despite the repeated injury concerns, Temba Bavuma’s leadership on the field continues to be one of South Africa’s strongest assets. His calm presence, tactical maturity, and experience have guided the Proteas through challenging series and helped build a resilient team.
The upcoming clash against Australia at The Oval is one of the most anticipated Test fixtures in recent years. Whether Bavuma can recover in time remains a critical question in the minds of South African selectors and supporters alike.
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