Wiaan Mulder takes over as South Africa's captain for Sunday's second Test against Zimbabwe. The all-rounder steps up after Keshav Maharaj picked up a groin injury that rules him out. Mulder just scored a century and brings leadership experience from his youth cricket days. Coach Shukri Conrad believes the player has all the right qualities for captaincy. This marks a significant step forward for Mulder as he assumes additional team responsibilities.
Senuran Muthusamy joins the squad as the replacement left-arm spinner for Maharaj. Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen might make his Test debut if the coaches pick him for the match. The team has released fast bowler Lungi Ngidi from the squad. Conrad wants to stick with the seamers who performed well during the first Test. The coaching staff believes these bowlers deserve another chance to build on their success.
Brian Bennett remains a question mark for Zimbabwe after his concussion scare. The 21-year-old opener took a nasty blow to the helmet from Kwena Maphaka's delivery. Cricket rules require players to rest for seven days after a concussion diagnosis. Bennett technically qualifies for selection this weekend, but Zimbabwe Cricket hasn't updated his status. The home team desperately needs a win after suffering their worst Test defeat ever by 328 runs.
Senuran Muthusamy joins the squad as the replacement left-arm spinner for Maharaj. Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen might make his Test debut if the coaches pick him for the match. The team has released fast bowler Lungi Ngidi from the squad. Conrad wants to stick with the seamers who performed well during the first Test. The coaching staff believes these bowlers deserve another chance to build on their success.
Brian Bennett remains a question mark for Zimbabwe after his concussion scare. The 21-year-old opener took a nasty blow to the helmet from Kwena Maphaka's delivery. Cricket rules require players to rest for seven days after a concussion diagnosis. Bennett technically qualifies for selection this weekend, but Zimbabwe Cricket hasn't updated his status. The home team desperately needs a win after suffering their worst Test defeat ever by 328 runs.
