<p>Centurion: Dean Elgar, who will retire at the end of the ongoing Test series against India, will lead the South African team in the final game of the two-match series in place of injured Temba Bavuma.</p>.<p>Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after the conclusion of the first game here on Thursday.</p>.<p>Bavuma sustained an injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Test match and as a result, played no further part in the game after scans revealed a hamstring strain.</p>.South Africa's Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket after Tests against India.<p>In his absence, Elgar will captain the side in the final match of his international career, having announced his decision to retire before the series.</p>.<p>After Bavuma went off the field during the first Test, Elgar assumed the role of the captain in South Africa's win by an innings and 32 runs at SuperSport Park.</p>.<p>Elgar was named the Player of the Match for his fine century in the opening Test.</p>.<p>Zubayr Hamza will replace Bavuma in the squad for the final Test to be played in the at Cape Town from January 3.</p>.<p>Elgar is no stranger to captaincy, having led the Proteas in the past, including the last time India visited South Africa for a Test series. After going 1-0 down in 2021-22, the opener led by example to complete a comeback 2-1 victory. </p>
<p>Centurion: Dean Elgar, who will retire at the end of the ongoing Test series against India, will lead the South African team in the final game of the two-match series in place of injured Temba Bavuma.</p>.<p>Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after the conclusion of the first game here on Thursday.</p>.<p>Bavuma sustained an injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Test match and as a result, played no further part in the game after scans revealed a hamstring strain.</p>.South Africa's Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket after Tests against India.<p>In his absence, Elgar will captain the side in the final match of his international career, having announced his decision to retire before the series.</p>.<p>After Bavuma went off the field during the first Test, Elgar assumed the role of the captain in South Africa's win by an innings and 32 runs at SuperSport Park.</p>.<p>Elgar was named the Player of the Match for his fine century in the opening Test.</p>.<p>Zubayr Hamza will replace Bavuma in the squad for the final Test to be played in the at Cape Town from January 3.</p>.<p>Elgar is no stranger to captaincy, having led the Proteas in the past, including the last time India visited South Africa for a Test series. After going 1-0 down in 2021-22, the opener led by example to complete a comeback 2-1 victory. </p>