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              “Selfish” – Temba Bavuma criticised for playing semi-final when not 100 percent fit

              Joshua Navin by Joshua Navin
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              Cricket News: “Selfish” – Temba Bavuma criticised for playing semi-final when not 100 percent fit | Fans share their thoughts on Temba Bavuma playing when not 100% fit

              The second World Cup semi-final began well for South Africa. Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat, which has clearly been the strength of the Proteas in this tournament. They won all their matches batting first, racking up huge totals in the process, and now had the chance to test Australia on a dry, turning pitch at Kolkata.

              However, much of the discussion immediately shifted towards Bavuma’s fitness. The skipper had been battling a hamstring injury in the lead up, and admitted to Michael Atherton that he was “not 100 percent fit”, sparking reactions around both he and the team management choosing to take such a risk in a huge game.

              The move backfired relatively quickly, with Bavuma dismissed for nought, round off a very disappointing campaign for the opener who had come into the tournament off the back of a terrific year in ODIs. He struck just 145 runs in the entire tournament at an average of 18.12. His top score of 35 came off 55 balls against Australia, part of an overall strike rate of just 73.60.

              The Proteas were soon reduced to 24/4 courtesy of a magnificent opening burst by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, bringing back past demons for South Africa in semi-finals. However, David Miller played one of the great ODI knocks, striking 101 to give his team a fighting total of 212.

              It was a total that could have been enough had South Africa turned to their spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi sooner. Australia flew to 98/2 in 13 overs, knocking off nearly 46% of the target before either spinner was introduced into the attack. Both caused chaos, with Maharaj finding a huge 6.5 degrees of turn to keep Australia on their toes in the middle overs.

              Shamsi and Maharaj combined for 3/66 in 20 overs, along with an excellent 1/23 off eight overs by Aiden Markram. However, Australia’s headstart, along with a number of missed opportunities in the field, meant it was another dose for heartbreak for South Africa in a World Cup semi-final.

              Reactions to Temba Bavuma admitting he was not 100 percent fit

              Fans were disappointed with Bavuma’s call to play as well as how he used his bowling attack. “I will not engage on any “quota player” discussions But Temba playing when unfit was selfish, very very selfish,” one fan said.

              “Bavuma has not performed this entire World Cup, not 100% fit, still plays in this very very crucial game. Now out for a duck. What’s the explanation? Surely being captain isn’t enough. We need our best men out there as fit as possible,” another fan wrote.

              Below are some reactions to Bavuma playing the World Cup semi-final despite not being 100 percent fit.

              I hate how stubborn Temba Bavuma is, he said he’s not match fit yet he’s playing today just like he did last week. This just shows how self centred he is and he’s already out, he’s a terrible captain

              — senpai (@incutshe_) November 16, 2023

              I will not engage on any “quota player” discussions

              But Temba playing when unfit was selfish, very very selfish

              — Sabeeha Majid 🇿🇦🏏 (@SabeehaMajid) November 16, 2023

              bavuma king u shouldn’t have played today when you weren’t feeling well 😔

              — stuart broad apologist 🇵🇸 (@cricketpun_duh) November 16, 2023

              Dropping Kyle abbot for philander on a flat deck

              To bavuma playing when he is unfit in a semi final

              They learned nothing

              — Priyank Gaur (@PriyankGaur9) November 16, 2023

              For all the “Quota” hate Bavuma gets, he averaged 60+ this year, with hundreds vs Eng Aus(overall avg 47). His backup is a 30 avg bat. There’s some merit afterall, which makes the whole hate misplaced and extremely ignorant.

              His decision to play despite saying unfit tho…

              — Jack Russell Stan Account (@aravint_2107) November 16, 2023

              Why would you represent your nation in a WC SF if you are not 100% fit? Bavuma is a disgrace

              — ParteekNotPrateek (@randomcricfacts) November 16, 2023

              Temba Bavuma: I am not 100 percent fit.

              Still played and scored a Duck

              — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 16, 2023

              Only reason to bench Bavuma was fitness-based. Shouldn’t have played when he wasn’t 100% (he himself said so). But that doesn’t take away the fact that he should have played over Reeza if fully fit.#SAvsAUS https://t.co/5YBjS9T95z

              — Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) November 16, 2023

              Captain Selfish 🦆 If you not in form and not fit then why you playing? Absolute joke 🤬 #Bavuma

              — Amir Jeena (@Jeenz7) November 16, 2023

              Bavuma has not performed this entire world cup, not 100% fit, still plays in this very very crucial game , Now out for a duck. What’s the explanation ? Surely being captain isn’t enough . We need our best men out there As fit as possible !!@ProteasMenCSA #CWC23 #AUSvSA

              — Solomzi Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) November 16, 2023

              Someone tell him, everyone is replaceable, he should have given place to someone 100% fit

              — Sarcasm ™️ (@SarcasticRofl) November 16, 2023

              Temba Bavuma: I am not 100 percent fit.

              Still played and scored a Duck

              — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 16, 2023

              Bavuma is one of the most selfish and entitled captain that SA has ever had. He was terrible with the bat this whole tournament let alone not being 100 perfect fit for this game. Yet he still wants to be selected. Even in last T20 WC, he kept our best T20 batter out of the side!

              — DESI (@DesiganR) November 16, 2023

              If he was not 100% fit then why is he playing? A fit player should have replaced him

              — Muhammad S. Ali (@iamsufyanali) November 16, 2023

              Bavuma is not in form and not 100% fit.

              Why would you put yourself in this situation!

              Aus are bowling well, so may not have mattered who replaced him.

              But you just provided yourself as the scape goat! Very silly of you. No one can defend you now. #SAvAUS #Proteas

              — Dhashnie Pillay 🇿🇦🇺🇸 (@Dhashnie) November 16, 2023

              Saying you’re “not 100% fit” at the toss doesn’t sit well w me tbh. #CWC23

              — naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) November 16, 2023

              Temba Bavuma is playing in knockout – not 100% fit – when you already have Hendricks in team.

              Tells alot about South Africa and why I never consider them favorites to win World Cup 2023.#SAvsAUS #WorldCup2023

              — Cric Point (@RealCricPoint) November 16, 2023

              why is Bavuma even playing when he’s not fit and they have a ready leader in Markram?

              — yang goi (@GongR1ght) November 16, 2023

              Bavuma can be “quota player” in t20 & shouldn’t play. He deserved to be in the odi team irrespective of his performance but you don’t go out saying you aren’t a 100% in the toss. If you have that mindset then don’t play.

              — Pradhyoth (@Pradhyoth1) November 16, 2023

              Bavuma “ I’m not 100 percent fit “ yet he is playing . How pathetic is that ? #CWC23

              — Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) November 16, 2023

              I didn’t know that Temba Bavuma admitted at the toss that he is not 100% fit 😳. This is the world cup semi final, for goodness sake. Maybe Reeza Hendricks would have saved the innings. What a selfish player! #SAvAUS #sscricket

              — Lethabo (@CheetahPlains) November 16, 2023

              Temba Bavuma, not 100% fit and out of form. Yet decided to play in a crucial match. Not sure if I’m the only one thinking it’s a little bit selfish.

              — Denroy Robyn ™ (@denroyrobyn) November 16, 2023

              Siyamthanda Kolisi will be remembered for the selfless player that he is. Temba Bavuma will be remembered for the selfish player that he is. ( I’m sorry but u cannot play if u are unfit & out of form in a semi-final especially if there is a suitable replacement)

              100% facts

              — Tasneem (@taz_rnf) November 16, 2023


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