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Indian Express
an hour ago
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- Indian Express
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Test series with hamstring injury sustained at WTC final
After guiding South Africa to a historic World Test Championship win last week against Australia with a strained hamstring, captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Proteas two-Test series against Zimbabwe, set to start on June 28. 'Proteas Men's Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain. 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 South Africa cricket team's X account posted. Bavuma was injured in the second innings of South Africa's five-wicket victory, soldiering on as he scored a crucial 66 in a match-winning third wicket stand of 147 with centurion Aiden Markram. Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in Bavuma's absence, with no replacement named in the squad for the latter. 'As much as the Aussies were saying we were chokers in the field, we never made it our thing. We just said we've got to keep going and be relentless, and the harder we knock, the doors will open. Chokers was not our tag to carry, we never spoke about it, although you always feel a responsibility when you wear the badge,' Bavuma had said earlier this week at the Cricket South Africa headquarters, where his side were given an official welcome. The win over Australia gave South Africa their first major trophy since 1998, when they won the ICC KnockOut Trophy (later rebranded as ICC Championship Trophy). The Proteas received a grand welcome after returning home on Wednesday. Bavuma's men were greeted by several thousand supporters when they landed in Johannesburg following a five-wicket win over Australia in the final at Lord's last week. The first test vs Zimbabwe will be played from June 28-July 2 at the Queens Sports Club, with the second also in Bulawayo from July 6-10.
The South African
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
How much did Proteas earn from WTC triumph?
The Proteas returned to a hero's welcome in South Africa this week after overcoming Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's last Saturday. It was a particularly special achievement for the Proteas as they finally clinched glory in an ICC 'final', and it's hoped that this victory will enable the team to push on towards title glory in the limited-overs formats now. The victory has also resulted in a big payout for the Proteas as the ICC is set to now pay out $3.6 million to the South African champions, which equates to just shy of R65 million. How this will be split has not been revealed by Cricket South Africa, but the playing squad, support staff and coaching group are expected to divide the majority among themselves. First/winners: South Africa $3.6 million Second/runners up: Australia $2.16 million Third: India $1.44 million Fourth: New Zealand $1.2 million Fifth: England $960,000 Sixth: Sri Lanka $840,000 Seventh: Bangladesh $720,000 Eighth: West Indies $600,000 Ninth: Pakistan $480,000 Meanwhile, sports minister Gayton McKenzie has suggested the Proteas are set for bonuses following their ICC World Test Championship final victory. 'We will talk about that later,' McKenzie said. 'We have got so many winners, all these bonuses can bankrupt the country!' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘It's all about ubuntu': Fans celebrate with world champion Proteas
Supporters were given another opportunity to interact with the world Test champions. Hundreds of people arrived at Nelson Mandela Square on Thursday to meet the Proteas players. Picture: Michel Bega South Africa's latest sporting victory had special relevance for some, while others were just there to bask in national pride, with hundreds of fans turning up in Sandton on Thursday to welcome the Proteas team home. After securing the country's first major cricket title in 27 years, beating Australia to win the World Test Championship final last weekend, the Proteas squad returned to a lively reception at OR Tambo International on Wednesday. And Cricket South Africa invited fans to participate in an activation on Thursday which gave supporters another opportunity to interact with the Proteas players at Nelson Mandela Square. 'A special occasion' Abdul 'Jack' Manack, who played 50 matches for the former Transvaal team between 1983 and 1993 (including a game at Lord's), was disappointed not to return to the world-renowned ground to see the Proteas win last week. He turned out, however, to welcome the team home. 'What happened over the weekend was a special occasion,' Manack said. 'This is what we need in the country, to unite our country, to bring our country together. It's all about ubuntu, it's all about transformation.' Former cricketer Abdul Manack with Proteas player Kyle Verreynne. Picture: Michel Bega Rasta joins the celebration Well-known artist Lebani Sirenje, better known as Rasta, also shared his appreciation for what the SA cricket team had achieved. 'Congratulations to the Proteas. They have won it and made us proud, so we are here to celebrate them,' he said. Most of the Proteas players, perhaps tired following their travels (and maybe some post-match celebrations), were admittedly a little shy about dancing on stage, despite being enticed. But skipper Temba Bavuma said they appreciated the turnout and it was clear by the reaction of fans just how much of an effect it had on people at home when they lifted the Test mace in London. 'You've really shown us what it means, what we did out there, and to see all you guys enjoy this moment with us makes us really proud of our efforts,' Bavuma told the crowd. Golden run for SA sport The world Test cricket title is the latest achievement on a golden run of form for South Africa in the sporting arena, with the country having shone in multiple sports over the last couple of years. Though the Test title ended a lengthy trophy drought, the SA cricket teams have been performing well, reaching multiple playoffs. The Proteas men reached the final of last year's T20 World Cup in the West Indies, and the Proteas women progressed to the finals of the 2023 T20 World Cup on home soil and the 2024 T20 showpiece in the UAE. In other sports, the Springboks won a record fourth Rugby World Cup title in 2023 in France, while South Africa earned six medals in four codes – swimming, athletics, cross country cycling and rugby sevens – at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Midway though this year, Dricus du Plessis has already defended his UFC middleweight title for the second time in a rematch against Sean Strickland, Rayno Nel has won the World's Strongest Man competition, and the national sprinting squad have secured three medals (including two gold) at the World Athletics Relays championship.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Chokers tag was not ours to carry': South Africa skipper Bavuma after historic World Test Championship win
South Africa's World Test Championship winning captain Temba Bavuma said his team never let the outside voice bother them as they went on to beat Australia in the final of the WTC 2023-25 cycle to win their first ICC trophy after 27 years. Bavuma said the 'chokers tag was not theirs to carry', even if the opposition referred to them with this tag. 'As much as the Aussies were saying we were chokers in the field, we never made it our thing. We just said we've got to keep going and be relentless, and the harder we knock, the doors will open. Chokers was not our tag to carry, we never spoke about it, although you always feel a responsibility when you wear the badge,' said Bavuma at the Cricket South Africa headquarters, where his side were given an official welcome. The win over Australia gave South Africa their first major trophy since 1998, when they won the ICC KnockOut Trophy (later rebranded as ICC Championship Trophy). The Proteas received a grand welcome after returning home on Wednesday. Bavuma's men were greeted by several thousand supporters when they landed in Johannesburg following a five-wicket win over Australia in the final at Lord's last week. 'It was quite overwhelming and I have not seen such a lot of people at the airport before,' said an emotionally charged Bavuma. 'It's quite different to when we came home from the last (Twenty20) World Cup. I guess we have not really realised what we have done until you see that emotion. And to have done it in a proper South African way — it was not simple nor easy — shows something unique to this group and that is that we embrace everything of what it means to be South African,' he added. Bavuma has had to endure criticism since making his debut in 2014 and said the way he and his team have overcome their challenges can be an example to those who follow. He said, 'From a team perspective, we would like to leave a legacy behind and start inspiring and encouraging other teams to go and win trophies. Hopefully, this is the start of a lot of trophies. We don't have a big legacy yet, but we can speak again in two or three years time when we have started a culture of winning trophies.' (With inputs from agency)
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
South Africa captain Bavuma hails historic win vs Australia in WTC final
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from its World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was. Bavuma and his teammates were greeted by several thousand supporters when they landed in Johannesburg following a five-wicket win over Australia in the final at Lord's last weekend. The win gave South Africa its first International Cricket Council title since 1998. It has suffered many agonising near-misses in knockout games since. 'It was quite overwhelming and I have not seen such a lot of people at the airport before,' Bavuma said at Cricket South Africa headquarters, where they were given an official welcome. 'It's quite different to when we came home from the last (Twenty20) World Cup. I guess we have not really realised what we have done until you see that emotion. 'And to have done it in a proper South African way -- it was not simple nor easy -- shows something unique to this group and that is that we embrace everything of what it means to be South African. 'From a team perspective, we would like to leave a legacy behind and start inspiring and encouraging other teams to go and win trophies. 'Hopefully, this is the start of a lot of trophies. We don't have a big legacy yet, but we can speak again in two or three years time when we have started a culture of winning trophies.' The 35-year-old batter has had to endure much criticism since making his Proteas debut in 2014 and said the way he and his team have overcome their challenges can be an example to those who follow. 'It speaks to all budding cricketers or any individual, in fact, that it is not simple and easy to fulfil your journey. 'But when you start questioning things, as long as you keep your passion and keep positive, then you can achieve what people think is impossible. 'As much as the Aussies were saying we were chokers in the field, we never made it our thing. We just said we've got to keep going and be relentless, and the harder we knock, the doors will open. 'Chokers was not our tag to carry, we never spoke about it, although you always feel a responsibility when you wear the badge. 'But for now, we're going to enjoy this moment and seeing the joy of my family and my strong support system, there is nothing better.'
