Temba Bavuma makes history
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Temba Bavuma's pain-defying epic at the Lord's helped South Africa lift the WTC trophy and break 27-year ICC curse
In a clip that went viral on social media, Bavuma, standing on the podium along with his teammates, is seen holding the WTC mace like a "bazooka" and firing shots all around. The ice-cold celebration from the South African captain sent the internet wild,
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma didn't have the pleasure of finishing off what they started in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
The current world Test champion team is Temba Bavuma's and he is owning it. For the first time in his career, possibly even in his life, Bavuma can be "recognised as more than just a black African cricketer,
Temba Bavuma stood tall at Lord’s, not just as a captain, but as a symbol of belief for his country as South Africa lifted the World Test Championship trophy. It was their first ICC title in 27 years,
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South African captain Temba Bavuma has recorded his name in the cricketing history as he became the first skipper clinch the World Test Championship (WTC)
Aiden Markram was full of compliments for his captain Temba Bavuma after he scored a fine 66 despite a hamstring strai
Temba Bavuma scripted history after he led South Africa to a win in the World Test Championship 2025, beating Australia in the final. Bavuma entered the record books after breaking a huge captaincy record.
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LONDON: Temba Bavuma hopes leading the Proteas Men’s Team to a historic World Test Championship title at Lord’s on Saturday will elevate him to be “recognised more than just a Black African cricketer” and that the success “inspires our country”.