Sports Desk: Temba Babuma is going to lead South Africa as the first black cricketer. The middle-order batsman will now lead the Proteas in all forms of white ball cricket, including the forthcoming T20 World Cup. Dean Elgar will lead South Africa in red ball cricket from the next Test Championship round.
In white ball cricket, Babuma will also serve as Elgar’s co-captain. Cricket South Africa (CSA) removed Quinton de Kock from the three-format lead. The decision was made to bring stability to on-field cricket and get the team back on track, said Graeme Smith, director of cricket at CSA.
“We’re delighted to be taking the lead,” said Smith at a news conference Thursday. And we believe that under the leadership of these two, the Proteas will return to their former winning streak. ‘ It’s one of the biggest honors of my life. “
