Temba will have a point to prove in SA20, says Capitals’ Pollock
The national Test and ODI captain was the last purchase at the season five SA20 player auction.
Shaun Pollock, part of the coaching staff at the Pretoria Capitals, stated that young batsman Temba Bavuma will have a point to prove in the SA20 competition. Bavuma, 36, was acquired by the Capitals for R200,000 during the player auction on Wednesday. The South African has struggled to establish himself in T20 internationals, where he has a strike rate of 118 in 36 appearances, but has maintained a solid strike rate of 123 across 131 T20 matches.
The Capitals coach believes Bavuma's game has improved, particularly his strike rate, and he will bring desire to the competition after missing out on selection opportunities in the past. SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith praised Bavuma for putting himself forward for the auction, especially after focusing on Test and ODI cricket.
Meanwhile, other notable acquisitions included 18-year-old Jason Rowles, purchased by the Joburg Super Kings for R2.9 million, and veteran Faf du Plessis, bought by JSK from his former team for R2.6 million.
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