India, June 28 -- South Africa, who recently won the third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) by defeating Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground, are all geared up to take on Zimbabwe in a two-Test series, beginning Saturday, June 28. Proteas are without their skipper Temba Bavuma due to an injury, and in his absence, Keshav Maharaj will be leading the Proteas.

South Africa have already confirmed their playing XI, and Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius will make their debuts in the first Test.

South Africa have given a rest to Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs for the series against Zimbabwe.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be led by Craig Ervine. The hosts have lost eight of thei...