Temba Bavuma’s first experience as Proteas Test captain left him with mixed feelings.
His side won, fairly comfortably as it turned out, against the West Indies, thanks to Aiden Markram’s batting and excellent fast bowling from a prodigious set of quicks led by Kagiso Rabada.
“When you’re a leader, it's important to stick to your leadership bargain, but what can’t be forgotten is that as a batter or bowler your currency remains runs or wickets,” said Bavuma.As is too often the case with Bavuma, any error or lack of output with the bat can cause a meltdown across the land.“People need to understand we’re also human because you’re not always going to get wickets and runs. You’re like other players, but it’s the pressure and responsibility you have to live with.
Bavuma met Brian Lara before the match, with the West Indies legend offering encouragement and a reminder of the broader social context around Bavuma’s elevation to the captaincy of South Africa.
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