South African captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday confirmed an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan, set to begin at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
South Africa will be aiming to secure a spot in next year’s World Test Championship final as they face Pakistan in a crucial two-match series. A win in either of the matches will ensure their qualification.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, South African captain Temba Bavuma expressed confidence in his team’s seam attack, particularly at Centurion, a venue known for its pace-friendly conditions. “We back our seamers at Centurion,” Bavuma said, ahead of the series opener.
In a significant development, 30-year-old fast bowler Corbin Bosch will make his Test debut for South Africa. Bosch, who plays for the Titans provincial team based at Centurion, comes into the side at a time when South Africa is missing several key pace bowlers due to injury.
Bosch’s debut is especially poignant, as he is the son of the late Tertius Bosch, who played in South Africa’s first post-isolation Test against the West Indies in 1992.
South Africa will be aiming to secure a spot in next year’s World Test Championship final as they face Pakistan in a crucial two-match series. A win in either of the matches will ensure their qualification.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, South African captain Temba Bavuma expressed confidence in his team’s seam attack, particularly at Centurion, a venue known for its pace-friendly conditions. “We back our seamers at Centurion,” Bavuma said, ahead of the series opener.
In a significant development, 30-year-old fast bowler Corbin Bosch will make his Test debut for South Africa. Bosch, who plays for the Titans provincial team based at Centurion, comes into the side at a time when South Africa is missing several key pace bowlers due to injury.
Bosch’s debut is especially poignant, as he is the son of the late Tertius Bosch, who played in South Africa’s first post-isolation Test against the West Indies in 1992.