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Temba Bavuma named new test skipper in shake-up of South African cricket

Middle-order batsman Temba Bavuma has been named as the new captain of the South African test team for the two-match series against West Indies, but has relinquished leadership of the T20 side, officials confirmed on Friday. Bavuma has replaced Dean Elgar as skipper in the longest format, though the latter remains part of a much-changed squad. South Africa’s director of cricket Enoch Nkwe has also released convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang from his duties, with more power given to new test coach Shukri Conrad to pick the side. Introducing the new #Proteas Test captain – Temba Bavuma 💪 He remains captain of the ODI side while he has opted to relinquish the captaincy of the T20I side. #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/WgsbHhEgss — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 17, 2023 The test squ...