Cricket News: The Indian Premier League (IPL) season of 2022 included a number of South African players. Dean Elgar, the Proteas’ Test captain, was not pleased with the situation, effectively issuing a warning to all players who chose the IPL over Test cricket for South Africa, stating that he does not know if they will be picked again.
Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s limited-overs skipper, was pleased to see players do well in the event and even indicated a wish to play in the IPL and perhaps captain a team. Bavuma, who is 32 years old, has yet to play in the competition.
“I’d like to play there. The stronger my performances, the more realistic the opportunity becomes. I’ve also developed this fantasy of captaining a team. I don’t know where that comes from. I’d like to get that experience as well. But I kinda need to get into a team before that happens!” Bavuma told ESPNCricinfo.
Quinton de Kock, who resigned from Test cricket but remains a key member of South Africa’s limited-overs squad, was one of the IPL’s top run scorers this season. David Miller was one of the best players for the Gujarat Titans, who won the championship in their first season. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada is on his way to being the fastest player to get 100 IPL wickets. Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen, meantime, made an impression, while Dewald Brevis, a youngster, showed flashes of the talent that was seen during this year’s under-19 World Cup.
“I haven’t been fully invested. It’s been a long. It’s nice to see some of our guys doing well. KG (Rabada) is en route to being the quickest to 100 wickets. Quicker than (Lasith) Malinga. That’s something to be proud of. And Marco Jansen – how he has gone and performed. Or Aiden [Markram]. And even the younger guys who have shown their ability. There is a lot of talk about Dewald Brevis. He is an exciting prospect for our cricket. And Tristan Stubbs, getting a go. It’s been nice to see those guys,” said Bavuma.
