Updated On: 09 February, 2025 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, Temba Bavuma hoped that spinner Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi would play an important role. Bavuma also said it was unfortunate that pacer Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the tournament, but said South Africa has good resources like Corbin Bosch

Temba Bavuma (Pic: File Pic)
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that Champions Trophy 2025 is a bugger challenge than the 50-over World Cup because of lesser number of matches makes it tough for teams to make a comeback.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to kickstart on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai. South Africa will kick start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Afghanistan on February 21.