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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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
