Lions Boosted By Bavuma And Fortuin For Last Round Of Four-day Series

Temba Bavumas return to domestic cricket, qualification for the final and a bitter relegation battle should all make for a tumultuous conclusion to the Four-Day Series this weekend.

While Rob Walters sudden resignation as Proteas limited overs coach and the fallout from the Eastern Province Warriors failure to adhere to Cricket SAs selection protocols hog the spotlight, the final weeks of the premier first class competition promises excitement.

The DP World Lions, in pole position for the final, have Proteas Test captain Bavuma back to bolster their considerable ranks. Bjorn Fortuin also returns for their trip to Bloemfontein to face the Free State Knights, one of the sides caught up in the desperate relegation fight along with the Warriors.

You could sense the energy shift with the players having him back, Lions captain Dominic Hendricks said of Bavumas presence.

It will be Bavumas first match since the Proteas semifinal exit at the Champions Trophy a month ago.