Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad classified captain Temba Bavuma as the "best player" in the Proteas setup ahead of the two home Tests in India, scheduled to commence on Friday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Bavuma missed South Africa's trip to Pakistan for two Tests last month due to a strained calf, which ended the series level at 1-1. Bavuma has been instrumental in South Africa's success, scoring 911 runs in 10 Tests at an average of 56.93 since 2023. Conrad believes the return of their premier batter will bolster their squad and increase their chances of creating history in India.

"Yeah, Temba for us, he's our best player. It's as simple as that, which makes winning a Test match in Pakistan so much better for u...