This is Temba Bavuma's third hamstring injury in the past two years, first picking up the problem at the 2023 ODI World Cup

South Africa will tour neighbours Zimbabwe for two Test matches starting June 28 in Bulawayo. Keshav Maharaj, who has led South Africa in ODIs and T20Is, will be leading the new Test champions in Tests for the first time.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is sidelined with a hamstring injury ahead of the Zimbabwe Test series and will miss both matches. Keshav Maharaj steps up to lead the Proteas as the team looks to maintain momentum after their WTC final victory.