Anyone who’d seen Bavuma at OR Tambo International Airport back in November, after he’d returned from the T20 World Cup, would have genuinely worried for his future at international level.
Against the 50-over world champions at home, in a series with so much at stake, Bavuma couldn’t hide.
Already director of cricket Enoch Nkwe had mentioned Bavuma and Dean Elgar wouldn’t be the captains in a few years' time, with their futures to be discussed shortly. Hard conversations were going to be had, said Conrad.“It was [about me] being vulnerable to the coach, telling him where I see myself and how I feel about everything,” Bavuma said.
“I think the biggest thing was getting my mind into the right state to actually play the game. 'Shuks' is not a therapist but what I enjoyed was the honesty and clarity he gave me in the chat.”
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