CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Opening batsman Dean Elgar captained South Africa in tests and Temba Bavuma in white-ball cricket after shaking the leadership positions within the team, officials confirmed yesterday.
The wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock had recently led South Africa across all three formats, and while he is expected to hand over the captaincy of the test, his replacement by Bavuma in the limited overs formats is surprising.
“We are grateful to Quinton for the work he has done as captain of the team in the limited overs formats and we are indebted to him for stepping in while the National Selection Panel continues to look for the Test captain. We expect him to continue to play an integral part in the team’s leadership group, ”South African cricket director Graeme Smith said in a media release.
“Temba has been a strong and influential voice in the team lately and has shown consistency on the field in all formats, confirming his place as a leader.
“The role (Elgar’s role) as a leader in the Test team has never been in doubt and I know that it gives off the hope of captaining the side. We are confident that he will bring the same grit and determination to his captaincy as he has brought his many on-field performances over many years. ”
Bavuma will captain the team for the 2020 and 2022 Twenty20 World Cup, as well as the 50-over World Cup in 2023. Elgar has been given the lead for the next round of the ICC Test Championship which will run until mid-2023.