South Africa will be without their regular Captain Temba Bavuma for the remainder of the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka after a freak accident in the One Day International (ODI) series opener led to a right thumb fracture.
Keshav Maharaj will take over his role as Captain for the remaining two ODIs while a captain for the subsequent three-match T20I series is yet to be named by the selection panel.
The incident took place on Thursday when Bavuma copped a direct blow to his thumb during the 26th over of play.
He was attempting to avoid a fielder's throw-in and was struck on the right thumb. Bavuma subsequently retired hurt two overs later due to ‘persistent discomfort’, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) statement.
Further scans on Bavuma's thumb 'indicated a fracture' and the 31-year-old was advised to fly back home as soon as possible to consult a specialist.
"The timeline for his return to action will be determined post doctor consultations", CSA added. (Agencies)
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