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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Temba Bavuma says he won’t make a decision at the moment on whether or not he’ll continue as Proteas skipper following South Africa’s exit from the T20 World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n

Bavuma has been under-fire since taking over the reins as T20 captain, which was heightened by his current form in the shortest format of the game.<\/p>\n

Throughout the Proteas’ T20 World Cup campaign, Bavuma’s place in the starting XI has received criticism and his performance with the bat didn’t help matters.<\/p>\n

Opener Bavuma, who returned last month from injury, only managed 70 runs with an average of 17.50 in South Africa’s five T20 World Cup matches.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, opener Bavuma scored 20 as the Proteas failed to chase 159 and lost by 13 runs against the Netherlands at Adelaide Oval.<\/p>\n

With Boucher’s reign as Proteas coach now over, an emotional Bavuma says he won’t be making a decision at the moment on whether or not he’ll continue as captain of the T20 side.<\/p>\n

“It’s been a tricky time. I think to consider it now, a lot of it would be emotional in terms of my role as captain of the team,” Bavuma told reporters on Sunday.<\/p>\n

“It’s something I probably will think about and I’ll speak to the relevant people and we’ll see who comes in as the coach.<\/p>\n

“Generally, when you have changes like that, they come in with a different and own style, and they might find a different leader to execute their vision and style of play they have.<\/p>\n

“It would be emotional if I thought about it now. Whatever happens, I think I’ve carried myself with dignity through all the good and bad times. If I were to leave, I’ll leave with my pride intact.”<\/p>\n

Bavuma, who is also the ODI captain, says that criticism over his position in the squad has been tough to handle during a World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n

However, Bavuma did not shy away from South Africa’s poor performance on the failed and hopes his side can bounce back from their shocking exit.<\/p>\n

“Mentally, it hits at you as a player, you try and manage your mental space as much as you can,” said Bavuma.<\/p>\n

“You try and control what gets to you, but unfortunately, with social media and what people say to you, it will always get to you. I always try to keep a level head through all the good and bad times.<\/p>\n

“I’m just trying to be as close to myself as possible. Not only for myself but for the team, I know we’re going to take a lot of flak and rightly so. But we’re going to have to find a way to bounce back, I’m going to have to find a way too.<\/p>\n

“We’ll try and get back to the good old days like they say.”<\/p>\n

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