Agar’s first ball is as rusty as an old Cortina and sent to the rope by Bavuma.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/jan/07/australia-v-south-africa-third-test-day-four-live

And while the whole SA squad took a knock after being eliminated in the semi-finals in India, most of the criticism has since been levelled towards captain Temba Bavuma.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/bavuma-score-runs-overturn-public-criticism/

Bavuma conceded that they hadn’t been as calculated as they could have been in their run chase, after the bowling attack had done well to restrict Pakistan to 270 runs.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/bavuma-relieved-heart-stopping-proteas-victory/

But Bavuma put on 103 for the sixth wicket with all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (42), before the latter was caught at deep fine leg by Tagenarine Chanderpaul off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/bavuma-makes-long-awaited-ton-south-africa-extend-lead-v-west-indies-3340191?cid=cna_flip_070214

Having won the toss and elected to bat first, South Africa prospered at first as Quinton de Kock (37 off 41) and Temba Bavuma (36 off 28) put on 61 for the first wicket in just 52 deliveries.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/rassie-farms-strike-accumulates-accelerates-ton-leads-sa/

His captain and opening partner, Temba Bavuma would not last long.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/team-india-looks-unstoppable-at-the-world-cup-after-thrashing-in-form-south-africa-9014939/

Proteas limited-overs skipper Temba Bavuma said the coaching change in the Proteas setup is something they need to adapt to.

Source: https://www.news24.com/sport/Cricket/Proteas/bavuma-sees-positives-in-proteas-coaching-changes-has-sights-on-direct-world-cup-qualification-20230127

Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma defends captaincy and playing while not 100% fit and admits to batting challenges.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/breaking-proteas-coach-rob-walter-backs-captain-temba-bavuma-or-tambo-airport-19-november-2023/

South Africa never let the run-rate spiral and Bavuma was authoritative up top with 109 from 102 deliveries before Miller’s expertise at the death helped the Proteas home with five wickets to spare.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/01/29/temba-bavuma-hits-hundred-as-south-africa-secure-odi-series-win-over-england/

The poor execution was first mentioned by T20 captain Aiden Markram after the second match of that series in Durban last week, with ODI skipper Temba Bavuma repeating it after the loss in the opening match of the current series.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2023-09-10-more-woe-for-proteas-as-bowlers-continue-to-deliver-poorly/

“There’s going to be no better opportunity to test our skills and the new way of doing things, even though we’re not exactly clear on it all at the moment,” Bavuma said.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas-england-odis-bavuma-fresh-start/

They resumed at the start of play on 287/7, but in just the second over of the day and having added one run to his overnight score, Bavuma tried to smash Holder for six, only to find Roach on the deep square leg boundary with the score 293/8.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas-thrash-windies-after-visitors-collapse-day-four/

This, after South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat against Australia.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/south-africa-vs-australia-live-score-world-cup-2023-2nd-semi-final-sa-vs-aus-scorecard-updates-eden-gardens-kolkata-9028629/