Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said that Temba Bavuma’s success as Test skipper has surprised him, adding that he was not entirely confident about the decision to appoint him in 2023. Bavuma took over at a time when South Africa were going through a difficult phase in Test cricket, yet the 35-year-old has overseen a transformation few anticipated.
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De Villiers likened Bavuma to MS Dhoni, saying the man from Langa commands respect in the dressing room and handles pressure with a calm, composed demeanour.
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