Bavuma sustained the injury while batting during South Africa's second innings on day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground. He is set to undergo further scans to assess the extent of the injury.

Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in his absence. The squad will depart for Bulawayo on June 24 from OR Tambo International Airport.

The first Test gets underway on the June 28, followed by the second Test from the July 6, with both matches taking place at Queens Sports Club.

--ChannelAfrica--