South Africa captain Temba Bavuma takes nap during ICC Cricket WC 2023 captains day
In the midst of the cricketing world's excitement for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, provided a light-hearted moment during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Captains Day event held in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (October 4).
The right-handed batsman was spotted taking a nap during the event, which took place one day before the start of the main tournament.
While other captains were seated in pairs on the couch, Bavuma, who had recently traveled from India to South Africa and then back to India due to family reasons, was sitting alone on a chair. Seemingly exhausted from his travels, he took the opportunity to catch some sleep during the event. Given the circumstances, his brief nap was met with understanding from the cricketing community.
During the event, Bavuma also shared his insights about South African players' experience of playing in India. Many players in the Proteas squad have gained valuable experience through the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite this exposure, Bavuma emphasized that having players with IPL experience does not necessarily provide a unique advantage, as several other teams also feature players familiar with Indian conditions.
"It is something relevant to all the teams; a lot of teams have guys who play in India and have done well in India. I wouldn't really say it is an advantage for us. All we can do is utilize the experience and knowledge of those players who have played in India. They can share it among the team or incorporate it into our strategies. I wouldn't say it is an advantage unique to us as a team," Bavuma remarked.
The lighthearted moment aside, South Africa, under Bavuma's leadership, is gearing up for the highly-anticipated World Cup, aiming to make their mark in the tournament starting soon.
Temba Bavuma during the Captain's Round Table Event. pic.twitter.com/xaxRHTzg4V
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Delhi remains warm, temperature hits 30.5 degrees C
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi remained warmer than usual on Monday, with no rainfall reported across key weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius, clocking five degrees above normal temperature, while the minimum settled at 11.8 degrees Celsius. The Ridge area was the warmest at 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Ayanagar at 30.4 degrees Celsius and Lodi Road at 30.1 degrees Celsius. Palam recorded a comparatively lower maximum of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
While the Safdarjung weather station recorded a minimum of 11.8 degrees Celsius, Palam recorded 13 degrees Celsius, and Lodhi Road recorded 12 degrees Celsius, according to IMD data.
The weather department has predicted mist on Tuesday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to reach around 30 and 13 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD said no rainfall was recorded in the region during the observation period, indicating continued dry weather conditions.
The air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 221, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
