South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the crunch Cricket World Cup clash with England due to illness.

“Don’t think there is any point in trying to forget what’s happened. It is going to hurt, it should hurt,” says Temba Bavuma.

Familiar failings continue to haunt the Proteas in World Cups. It doesn’t matter which generation, they can’t chase or play under pressure.

“Why does it always rain when the Proteas have to play the likes of Netherlands but never rains when we have to play India in the World Cup.”

Temba Bavuma, couldn’t contain his excitement and admiration for the Springboks’ thrilling victory in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has hailed his country’s Springboks as “inspirational” after their nail-biting Rugby World Cup win over France.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma had all the good things to say about his team’s performance against Australia at Ekana Stadium on Thursday.

De Villiers believes that the Proteas’ good form has gone under the radar and that might actually benefit them in the World Cup.

South Africa’s cricket captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledges the weight of his country’s reputation as “chokers” in the World Cup.

The Proteas need a strong start to their 2023 Cricket World campaign in order to stand a chance of making it to the semi-finals.

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma appeared to be sleeping during the Captains’ round table ahead of the Cricket World Cup.

“The expectations of the team never change. South Africans are proud sports people,” said Proteas coach Rob Walter.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is set to travel back home due to family reasons. Aiden Markram to take over in two warm-up games.

Temba Bavuma believes hosts India and defending champions England are favourites to win the tournament but Proteas have a chance.

Proteas are sweating over the fitness of Anrich Nortjie and captain Temba Bavuma ahead of the World Cup in India.

Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the ODI series against Australia while Temba Bavuma is also sidelined.

Follow the action from the third ODI between South Africa and Australia at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom.

Temba Bavuma carried his bat through the innings, smashing an unbeaten century in the first one-day international clash.

Keep track of all the live scoring as the Proteas take on Australia in the first ODI in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup which takes place in India next month.

Kagiso Rabada mentioned that the Proteas were not focused on “the drama outside of South African cricket and World Cups.”

Proteas know who they will play in their opening ICC World Cup match which will be played in India in three months time.

Anrich Nortje and Shabnim Ismail were named South Africa’s men’s and women’s cricketer of the year respectively at the awards.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma believes his team are not going to the 2023 Cricket World Cup just to add numbers but to win it.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma believes his team are candidates to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India later this year.