Theunis De Bruyne will Miss The Sydney Test Due To The Birth Of His First Child
South African batsman Theunis de Bruyne will miss the Sydney third Test against Australia to return home for the birth of his first child.
Theunis will not play in the final Test against Australia in Sydney:-
Bruyn will miss the final Test against Australia in Sydney to return home to have his first child.
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De Bruyne was recalled for the Second Test in Melbourne in place of Rassie van der Dussen, who scored 12 and 28 at No. 3 in South Africa’s innings and 182-run defeat.
His absence means South Africa will need to make at least one change for the final in Sydney.
This could allow a return for van der Dussen or potentially an opportunity for Heinrich Klaasen who is also the reserve wicketkeeper.
South Africa’s batting struggled in Australia; Kyle Verreynne is the leading scorer with 149 runs after scoring half-centuries in Brisbane and Melbourne. Temba Bavuma is the only other batsman in three figures with 133 runs.
Took responsibility for not being able to convert into centuries:-
Speaking after the MCG, Bavuma took responsibility for not being able to convert their starts into hundreds in a relatively experienced batting line-up apart from himself and captain Dean Elgar.
“60 or 70 or so I think they’re good for that moment, but in the big scheme of things they don’t change the outcome of the game,” he said.
Obviously I have been guilty of this in my Test career and it is something I really want to change, not only for myself but also for the team.
The situation at the SCG could prompt South Africa to assess the balance of their side which could bring off-spinner Simon Harmer into the frame.
Kagiso Rabada is their leading wicket-taker with 10 at 23.30, although came in for some criticism from bowling coach Charl Langeveldt.
While Anrich Nortje stood out at the MCG with his hostile pace and Marco Jansen has created some uncomfortable moments with his left arm. angle.
Maharaj could not score any runs in almost 42 overs in Melbourne:-
Lungi Ngidi has had a disappointing two-wicket haul in two Tests overall, while left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj went wicketless in nearly 42 overs in Melbourne.
South Africa travel to Sydney on New Year’s Eve to prepare for a Test which they must win and keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship alive.
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Elgar said, “We are playing for the badge, playing for the pride of our team.” “We believe we can still come back and put in a big effort for the third Test.
Playing for pride is the most important thing for us now. I’m sure a lot of people are hurt. I can tell you that.”