The performance of South African captain Temba Bavuma has become a subject of intense scrutiny, especially in the backdrop of the ICC World Cup 2023. Despite guiding his team to the semi-finals against Australia, Bavuma’s struggles have raised eyebrows, casting a shadow over his captaincy.
Mitchell Starc, the formidable left-arm pacer, proved to be Bavuma’s nemesis, dismissing him for a duck and marking his ninth loss in the competition. His recent scores of 23, 11, 24, 28, 16, 35, and 8 have contributed to a total of 145 runs in 8 matches, with an average of 18.12. For a leader steering his side through the pinnacle of a World Cup, these figures fall significantly short of expectations.
Following Bavuma’s dismissal in the World Cup semi-final clash against Australia, cricket commentators worldwide expressed their disappointment. Several ex-cricket players and also fans openly criticized his performance, questioning his ability to lead the team in such a crucial tournament.
Regrettably, South Africa faced an early exit in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023, leaving fans and pundits alike in disbelief. The team, however, did not dwell on this setback for long and quickly shifted their focus to the ongoing 3-game ODI series against India.
As South Africa commenced their home series against India, the first game resulted in a defeat, putting them at a 1-0 disadvantage. Notably, Temba Bavuma is absent from the squad in this series.
Herschelle Gibbs Brutally Trolls A Fan Who Tried To Compare Him To Temba Bavuma
In the midst of criticisms, one fervent fan attempted to defend Temba Bavuma by drawing a comparison to the legendary Herschelle Gibbs. The fan shared a post stating, “Fun Fact: Temba Bavuma averages more than the great Herschelle Gibbs in both ODI and T20 cricket…” and went on to add, “Has a better strike rate too.”
However, this defense did not go unnoticed, as Herschelle Gibbs himself responded to the tweet, not mincing his words. Gibbs trolled the fan with a witty remark, stating, “Talk to me when he reaches 35 international 100s, until then take a permanent holiday on twitter… bye now 😂😂.” This exchange added a spicy twist to the ongoing discussions surrounding Bavuma’s performance.
