Temba Bavuma puts his strained hamstring to the test during South Africa’s optional training session. South Africa will face Australia in the second semifinal of the 2017 ICC Cricket World Cup on November 16 at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens.
South Africa will face Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup which is now underway. The high-octane duel will take place on November 16 at Kolkata’s renowned Eden Gardens. Meanwhile, the first knockout encounter between India and New Zealand planned for one day earlier in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma took part in an optional training session that lasted more than 30 minutes before of the crucial match. In Kolkata, the 33-year-old batsman did a few laps around the outfield. He next performed a few fitness routines as instruct by team physiotherapist Sizwe Hadebe and strength and conditioning coach Runeshan Moodley.
After that, the opening batter continued with some shuttle runs. Gaining up pace as he moved forward and backwards with each circle. He didn’t appear to be in pain while running. Though he bent down and placed his hands on his sides at points. The first batter also seen with strapping on his leg.
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Later in practice, he shadow-batted with a stump and was seen conversing with coach Rob Walter.
After seeing Rassie van der Dussen bat, he entered the net and hit with a stump. The first hitter even pushed forward to hit a couple of balls down the line.
“Over the last 72 hours, Temba Bavuma hamstring strain shown good objective signs of improvement. ” “Over the next few days, we will continuously assess his progress through the management plan in order to give him the best chance of playing on Thursday. ” The South African medical staff told ESPNcricinfo.
Furthermore, the medical team stated that Bavuma was working on Monday as “part of the rehabilitation strategies of the recovery plan,” not as part of a fitness test.
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