Why Bjorn Fortuin is Not Playing Today in NAM vs SA 2nd ODI? New Captain Announced

South Africa captain Bjorn Fortuin is not playing the second ODI match against Namibia being played at Windhoek, which has one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Fortuin is leading South Africa in this series in the absence of the regular captain Temba Bavuma.

He played the first ODI of the series on September 9 but is ruled out of the second ODI. The change was unexpected as Fortuin has been excellent on this tour as a bowler and as a captain. To find out more about Bjorn Fortuin absence, you can find the details below.

Why Bjorn Fortuin is Not Playing Today in NAM vs SA 2nd ODI?

Bjorn Fortuin has been rested by the South Africa team management for the NAM vs SA 2nd ODI at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. The bowling all-rounder has played every match of this tour, including the tri-series which South Africa won.

Fortuin didn't have a good game as a player in the first ODI as he went for 46 runs in just six overs. However, he had a fantastic game as a captain as the Proteas registered a massive 99-run win over the hosts.

In Fortuin absence, Prenelan Subrayen is South Africa new captain for the second ODI match. The off-spinner has been brilliant with the ball on this tour and even picked up a four-wicket haul in the last game.

Impressive Tour For Bjorn Fortuin

With South Africa fielding a second-string side for this tour, Bjorn Fortuin was given the role of captaincy. The left-arm spinner was impressive as he took his team to a tri-series win, which consisted of Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Fortuin might not have had a good day in the first ODI but played a key role in the tri-series earlier. He picked up 10 wickets in just 5 matches at an average of 11.80, emerging as the second-highest wicket-taker of the series.

Interestingly, Bjorn Fortuin's economy rate of 6.32 was the best amongst all bowlers in the series. These performances might not guarantee him a place in the first-choice playing 11 but he has already kept his case.