South African cricket’s Test and ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, is set to return to the field. After leading South Africa to their inaugural World Test Championship title in June, Bavuma took a break. He’s now back at the helm, preparing to face Australia. But before the matches even start, Bavuma is making waves, thanks to a photo that’s caught the attention of cricket fans, who are drawing parallels to Shah Rukh Khan.
The 3-match ODI series between Australia and South Africa is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 19. The series will open in Cairns, the same location where the T20 series’ final match was played between the two teams. To mark the series, the trophy was unveiled, with Australian captain Mitchell Marsh and South African captain Temba Bavuma present. A special photo shoot was arranged, and one particular image has become a hit.
In the photo, taken against the backdrop of the sea, Bavuma is seen wearing his green South African jersey, with the trophy in front. He has his arms outstretched, a pose that has gone viral. Mitchell Marsh also strikes the same pose in the photo. This stance has caused cricket fans to compare them to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, noting the similarity to his famous pose.
Bavuma and Marsh are likely concentrating on the series win, potentially unaware of the comparisons. The ODI format competition marks the return of these teams after nearly two years. Their last clash was in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final, where Australia won, advanced to the final, and claimed the title. Before this, Australia also won the T20 series. Therefore, Bavuma will be aiming to lead his team to an ODI series victory.