{
  "id": 9342581,
  "title": "Bavuma expects callow S Africa fast bowlers to step up in Australia ODI series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bavuma-expects-callow-s-africa-fast-bowlers-to-step-up-in-australia-9342581",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:40:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440867/bavuma-expects-callow-s-africa-fast-bowlers-to-step-up-in-australia-odi-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bavuma anticipates inexperienced South African fast bowlers must perform well against Australia in three-ODI series\n\nSouth Africa's cricket captain Temba Bavuma has expressed concern over the depleted fast bowling attack ahead of their upcoming three-match one-day international series against Australia. The series is set to begin in Durban on Thursday, with the team forced to widen their search for bowlers due to several injuries and a lack of experienced seam bowlers.\n\nAccording to Bavuma, South African cricket has always relied on a formidable fast bowling attack, but this series presents a unique challenge as the team has had to recruit from a pool of inexperienced seam bowlers. The available seam bowling line-up includes Lizaad Williams, the Jansen twins, Marco and Duan, Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch, and Nqobani Mokoena, who have only played a combined total of 72 ODIs.\n\nBavuma acknowledged that the team will need to make the most of their limited fast bowling resources, emphasizing the importance of smartly managing the workload of the fast bowlers. He stated that South Africa aims to create a challenging environment for the opposition by showcasing their fast bowlers, a key aspect of their cricketing DNA.\n\nThe recent ODI series against Namibia has been the only such encounter for South Africa in 2026, as the depleted squad claimed a 3-0 series victory. Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup, Bavuma highlighted the significance of this ODI season in ensuring the team is in peak form for the prestigious tournament. While the core players for the World Cup are expected to remain relatively unchanged, the inclusion of new faces in the fast bowling department adds an element of uncertainty for visiting teams.",
  "summary": "South Africa must find a way to get the best out of their depleted fast bowling attack when they host Australia in a three-match one-day international series starting in Durban on Thursday, according to captain Temba Bavuma. Bavuma said a fearsome pack of fast bowlers for touring teams to contend with is in South African cricket’s “DNA”, but they have had to cast the net wide for this series.…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Bavuma expects callow S Africa fast bowlers to step up in Australia ODI series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bavuma-expects-callow-s-africa-fast-bowlers-to-step-up-in-australia",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:12:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}