Captain of the Crown in South Africa, TembumHe aroused the discussion by declaring the ICC champion trophy with a bigger challenge than the World Cup in 50 years.
Tembo Bavuma explains why the champion trophy is heavy than the World Cup
Bavuma pointed out that the format of Trophy champion, with a limited number of games, makes it difficult to recover from a bad start.
AND ICC Champions Trophy 2025 She should start throughout Pakistan and Dubai on February 19, and South Africa is facing Afghanistan in their introductory match in Karachi on February 21st.
“In the World Cup you have the time of stock and boosting. But you can’t do it in the champion trophy, but we hope we go a step further in the tournament.” He added, “Obviously we have our meaning about where we want to be in the champion trophy this time, but the format makes it more challenging for teams when you look at the World Cup 50.”
Bavuma explained that in the team champion trophy, the team must compete from the beginning, because there is little margin for mistakes. He noted that the World Cup provides teams with more opportunities to assess the conditions and the construction of the momentum due to nine group matches before the knockout.
South Africa, after losing the finalists at the T20 2024 World Cup and finalists at the upcoming World Cup (WTC), are currently participating in three-series with Pakistan and Novi Zeland. However, several key players have yet to join the team after the recently concluded SA20 2025.
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Bavuma convinced of the bowling of South Africa for CT 2025
Bavuma sees the absence of key players as an opportunity to emerge a new talent. He stated, “It’s a nice opportunity for a few guys who have done well in the home crown and in the T20 league to make a statement of a value I can add to the team.” He also expressed his confidence in Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi.
“Maharaj and Shamsi will give us a lot of help to us because we are currently tight for spin resources for three-series,” “ Said the 34-year-old.
Despite the absence of Anrich Nortje, Bavuma is convinced of the team bowling resources, which supports the available resources that will come well at the upcoming ICC tournament.
“We have bowlers that can be highly twisted with a new ball and also get some form,” “ Bavuma added further.
South African Champion Trophy 2025 Cup:
Tembo Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden March, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabad, Ryan Rickessi, Trikelton, Tabra Dussen.
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