Aiden Markram - Captaining South Africa in a Test

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The Proteas batter Aiden Markram will see a boyhood dream come true when South Africa faces Bangladesh in the 1st Test later in the month.
The 30-year-old Markram is set to play in his 40th Test and it will be the first time that he captains the Proteas in the longest format of the game.
Markram, who is the only player to captain South Africa to a Cricket World Cup title has previously skippered his country in One-Day International as well as T20 International cricket.
Markram who will lead the team in the absence of the injured Temba Bavuma said he has dreamt about the day.
15 Oct 2024 1AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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