Overview
- Speaking on a YouTube conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin, AB de Villiers said Bavuma’s leadership reminds him of MS Dhoni’s composed style.
- De Villiers admitted he was unsure about Bavuma’s 2023 appointment but said the captain’s success has exceeded his expectations.
- South Africa are unbeaten under Bavuma in Tests with 11 wins and one draw, the lone stalemate affected by heavy rain.
- Bavuma led the Proteas to the 2025 World Test Championship title at Lord’s and a 2–0 away series win over India, including a 408-run victory in Guwahati after a 30-run win in Kolkata.
- Observers credit a strong partnership with coach Shukri Conrad for the turnaround, while Bavuma has scored 1,013 runs at 53.31 with three hundreds in 12 Tests as captain.