St George's Park in Port Elizabeth could become a special ground for Castle Lager Proteas batsman, Temba Bavuma, if he makes his debut in the second Sunfoil Test against the West Indies starting on Boxing Day. Bavuma made his first-class debut for Gauteng against Eastern Province in 2008 and could come full circle if he is handed a Test cap on Friday morning.
"I'm looking forward to the prospect of making my debut at St Georges Park," he said to the media on Wednesday afternoon in Port Elizabeth. "I think if I remember correctly, this is the same ground where I made my first-class debut so I think it would be nice if I made my debut for the national side."
The team environment has given the 24-year-old a smooth introduction to international cricket, and possibly the best platform to excel as a youngster.
"I'm looking forward to the prospect of making my debut at St Georges Park," he said to the media on Wednesday afternoon in Port Elizabeth. "I think if I remember correctly, this is the same ground where I made my first-class debut so I think it would be nice if I made my debut for the national side."
The team environment has given the 24-year-old a smooth introduction to international cricket, and possibly the best platform to excel as a youngster.
"The guys have been very welcoming and friendly," he explained. "They have assisted me where they have felt they can and have tried to make my stay amongst the group as welcoming and as comfortable as possible. I owe it to those guys for being there for me"
He got a taste of "what's to come" when he came on as a substitute fielder during the first Test at SuperSport Park, and added good energy and intensity to the fielding along with his sharp catch at short-leg.
He got a taste of "what's to come" when he came on as a substitute fielder during the first Test at SuperSport Park, and added good energy and intensity to the fielding along with his sharp catch at short-leg.
By: Farai Diza
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