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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Birsa Munda's great-grandson, injured in road accident, dies of cardiovascular failure in Ranchi
Ranchi (PTI): Tribal icon Birsa Munda's great-grandson Mangal Munda, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital here after being injured in a road accident, died of "cardiovascular failure" on Friday, an official of the health facility said.
He was 45.
Mangal Munda breathed his last at 12.30 am at the state's apex health facility - Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences.
Munda sustained severe head injuries after he fell from the roof of a passenger vehicle in Jharkhand's Khunti district on November 25.
"Birsa Munda's kin Mangal Munda died of cardiovascular failure around 12.30 am. He was on a ventilator after being critically injured. We tried our best to save him but failed," RIMS Medical Superintendent Dr Hiren Birua told PTI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, Union Health Minister JP Nadda and the Jharkhand Chief Minister's office were in touch with the RIMS authorities in connection with Munda's treatment.
