No special treatment for injured Bavuma, says Coach

Agency :
South Africa Coach Rob Walter said on Tuesday injured Temba Bavuma will not receive preferential treatment because he is the South Africa team’s Captain.

The 33-year-old batsman hopes to be fit for the World Cup semi-final against Australia in Kolkata today after straining his right hamstring against Afghanistan last Friday.

“No one is bigger than the team at the end of the day. That applies to Temba and everyone else,” said Walter after a practice session in the Indian city.

“Being skipper will not give Bavuma extra protection if the injury does not heal sufficiently and inhibits his play.”
Bavuma took part in a floodlit training session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday and did not show any signs of discomfort.

But Walter warned that there are still hurdles the skipper must clear before he can lead South Africa into a match that will decide who faces India or New Zealand in the final.