Temba Bavuma is on his way back to rejoin the Proteas as the rest of the squad got some valuable time in the middle before their World Cup warm-up game against New Zealand was called off due to rain.
South African ODI skipper Temba Bavuma has gone home to attend to personal issues and is not participating in the Cricket World Cup warm-up fixtures in India.
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas will miss Anrich Nortje's experience and leadership at the World Cup in India but has backed Gerald Coetzee to step up.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says he expects his team to curb making the same mistakes following their three-wicket ODI loss against Australia in Bloemfontein.
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma showcased his batting prowess with a valiant century, but it was Australia who fought to secure the ODI victory.
The Proteas have announced their playing XI for the first of five ODIs against Australia starting in Bloemfontein on Thursday, with Quinton de Kock set for his final 50-over series on home soil.