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The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Gayton McKenzie hints at bonuses for Proteas as Temba Bavuma's side arrives home
After ending a 27-year wait to win an International Cricket Council's Test Championship (ICC), the Proteas have only just started to build momentum towards a culture of winning. In a thrilling final against Australia, the Proteas secured a historic victory with a five-wicket win on day four at Lord's in England on Saturday. This was the first senior men's trophy since the 1998 ICC Knockout victory. 'We hope that this can be the start of a lot more of these trophies. As much as we have achieved what we achieved in the past 18 to 24 months, this is not a big legacy as of yet. We will speak again in two to three years. We want to start a culture of winning trophies for the country,' Proteas captain Temba Bavuma said in Johannesburg at a media briefing. The team received an electrifying welcome with jubilation, song and dance from supporters on their arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning. 'Seeing so many people welcome us at the airport was quite overwhelming. It was different from the last time we came back from the World Cup in 2023. You don't really realise what you have done until you start to interact with people. 'To see the emotion, to hear the things they have got to say; it gives you an insight into what we have done. As a team we are proud that we have been able to achieve something like this, but we are even happier that we have made our people proud,' Bavuma said. This marked South Africa's first-ever appearance in a World Test Championship Final, and their triumphant performance signalled a landmark achievement for the nation's cricketing history. This as Australia, currently ranked number one in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings, entered the final as favourites and defending champions. The Proteas, ranked second, rose to the occasion and delivered a memorable performance, cementing their status as one of the world's elite Test sides. Bavuma expressed how the team's journey has not been an easy one. 'As a team we have our story. It wasn't a simple and easy one. We have overcome a lot and managed to get to where we are. The biggest thing is that we have embraced everything that means to be a South African,' he said. The cricket team hopes this inspires budding cricketers and the nation. 'Similarly to them, in their quest, their journey for what they want to achieve, as long as they keep having that passion, keep pushing against what people think is the unachievable. 'We have been confident enough that we have been playing good cricket. We have been getting ourselves in a position where we can be in finals. Just like with anything, you got to keep going and keep being relentless. 'There was always that belief that at some point the harder we knock on that door, that it was going to happen,' Bavuma said. He said the beauty about international cricket is that there is always more games to play. 'There's the Zimbabwe tournament that leads into the start of the new Test cycle [which] we will be setting our eyes on what we want to achieve over there. There is always something that we are working towards, it's a legacy that we want to achieve [and] and trying to put together as a team. 'The legacy is not done yet. For now, we want to enjoy what this moment has brought to us,' Bavuma said. Cricket South Africa's (CSA) head of national teams, Enoch Nkwe, said this victory will have a huge impact on generations to come. He said this restores a lot of faith and belief in South African cricket. 'We look at this format as a foundation to key fundamentals to other formats and the growth of cricket, not only in South Africa, but globally. What is encouraging is this is going to motivate a 15-year-old. We are going to ensure from behind the scenes that will continue to build these building blocks through this format,' Nkwe said. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said the team's win gives the nation hope. 'People should see themselves when they watch our national teams, and that is what we are doing in cricket. They are following in the footsteps of rugby. We are a socially cohesive country [and] a rainbow nation, and you can see this. 'We are the best sporting nation in the world. We have the strongest women and men in the world. We have the fastest runners, the best soccer players, [and] we have the best rugby players and cricket team,' the Minister said. 'You know the difference with this team … Shukri Conrad is the best coach in the world, but one thing he did with this team is make them believe. 'They don't need motivation. We believed they were going to win. Conrad believed they were going to win and they believed they were going to win. It's the recipe for where we are today. 'They say cometh the hour, cometh the man. Temba Bavuma, he rose at the right time. Temba means hope, and he brought hope to the nation.' McKenzie also hailed the team's diversity, drawing comparisons with the Springboks, who are loved by all people from all walks of life in the country. 'People should see themselves when they watch our national teams. White kids must see themselves. Coloured kids must see themselves. Black and Indian kids must see themselves. That is what the Proteas are doing here,' the minister said. 'They are following in the footsteps of the Springboks. We are a socially cohesive country … we are the rainbow nation. A black captain in Temba Bavuma and the children are singing his name, children from all creeds and colours.' McKenzie also hinted that there will be an announcement about bonuses for the team. 'We will talk about that later,' McKenzie said. 'We have got so many winners, all these bonuses can bankrupt the country!' Proteas men's head coach Shukri Conrad also expressed his joy at the warm reception the team received upon their arrival at the airport. 'I am absolutely ecstatic to see people come out in their hundreds. It makes this win even more special. We won a few days ago but it hasn't sunk in. To get a reception like this… it starts to sink in. The guys have been great, but the fans have been better,' Conrad said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
When do the Proteas return to South Africa?
This past weekend, the Proteas secured the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's, famously defeating Australia by five wickets on day four of the final. It ended a 27-year wait for ICC success, as this was the first senior Men's trophy since the 1998 ICC Knockout victory. There were tears and cheers as South Africa ended decades of heartache in ICC 'finals', while it was also an eighth consecutive Test victory for Bavuma and his team, notched on four different continents. Considering the weight of this achievement, there is no doubt that hundreds of fans will want to ensure there is an especially warm welcome for the team upon their return to South Africa. It's been confirmed that South Africa will arrive back at OR Tambo International on Wednesday at around 09:25 (SA time). 'The next time we see Shukri and his team, we will welcome them as the ICC World Test Champions!' CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance Enoch Nkwe declared. Before that welcome, the team may well have to pass through O.R Tambo International Airport customs, so that they can declare a rather significant piece of international history that they are bringing back into the country. 'This moment is a reminder that no dream is too distant, no challenge insurmountable and no legacy too heavy to carry forward,' Nkwe added. 'I commend the unwavering commitment demonstrated by each player, both on and off the field. Reaching this milestone, coupled with remarkable key performances, will undoubtedly be etched into the history books,' Nkwe added. 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.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Australia vs South Africa: 'A performance for the ages' - ICC chair Jay Shah congratulates Proteas on their maiden WTC title
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah hands over the championship mace to South African team players (@JayShah on X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa secured their maiden World Test Championship title by defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's Cricket Ground on Saturday, marking their first-ever world title in international cricket and their second ICC trophy after the 1998 ICC Knockout. ICC Chairman Jay Shah took to X to celebrate the victory, stating: "Congratulations to @ProteasMenCSA on winning the @ICC World Test Championship! And a performance for the ages from @aramco Player of the Match Aiden Markram . The @HomeOfCricket Lord's was a fantastic venue, and the huge crowds every day once again showed the interest in Test cricket." Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! — JayShah (@JayShah) Former Indian captain Anil Kumble praised the match quality, saying: "Test cricket at its finest. Congratulations, South Africa! A champion performance in the ICC World Test Championship." Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara shared his congratulations on X: "Congratulations to South Africa on a historic WTC Final victory! A triumph built on resilience, skill, and unwavering determination. Test cricket at its finest." Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh offered detailed praise: "The class of 2025 ends a 27-year wait and lifts the ICC World Test Championship Trophy in style! Huge congrats to the @ProteasMenCSA on a historic win at Lord's. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Regensburg: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo I've always believed there's no greater measure of resilience and character than Test cricket, and South Africa rose to the occasion! #AidenMarkram's century was pure class. @KagisoRabada25 @marcojansen2000 and @NgidiLungi brought relentless intensity, and #TembaBavuma led with calm and courage. A final worthy of the format, Tough luck #Australia! You know it's okay to let go of one trophy #WTCFinal." The victory ended Australian captain Pat Cummins 's successful run as captain, which had included retaining the Ashes against England, winning the previous World Test Championship, and securing the 50-over World Cup against India.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: Aiden Markram Gets Emotional After Scoring Magical Ton For South Africa Vs Australia In WTC Final
South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj called opener Aiden Markram a "big-match player" as the latter scored a century during his outing in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Friday. Markram (102* runs off 159 balls) scripted history by becoming the first Proteas batter to score a hundred in an ICC tournament final. He also became the fourth batter after Jacques Kallis (113* against Sri Lanka in the 1998 ICC Knockout semifinal against SL), Herschelle Gibbs (116* against India in CT 2002 semifinals), and David Miller (101 against Australia in the World Cup 2023 semifinal) to hit a century for SA in ICC knockout matches. Markram's masterclass! #AidenMarkram slams a stunning century as South Africa roar back into the #WTCFinal Will this be the knock that leads them to glory? WATCH DAY 4 👉🏻 #WTCFinal | #SAvAUS | SAT, JUN 14, 2.30 PM onwards on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 13, 2025 Speaking at ICC Digital after Day 3, Maharaj said, "I saw a different sort of desire and focus in Aiden's eyes today when he came off the field (prior to batting) as I think he wanted to rectify the mistake that he made in the first innings." "Kudos to him to put that into place. He's a big match player and big players rise up to the moment and rectify their mistakes very quickly. There's no better fitting moment for him to get a Test hundred here at Lord's in a final against probably a team that I don't think they've ever lost a final," the Proteas cricketer added. Maharaj also paid tribute to captain Temba Bavuma (65* runs from 121 balls), after his captain showed enormous determination to battle a hamstring injury and played a vital role in the unbeaten stand of 143 that has South Africa close to victory. "He had a little bit of a niggle, but the warrior and fighter that he is was there with Aidan to support it. It was amazing to hear how they complemented each other when they came off at the tea break, just hearing about how they're going to go about their business and understanding that obviously Temba can't run at full tilt, but Aiden embraced that," the 35-year-old player concluded.
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First Post
7 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
WTC Final Live Score Day 4, SA vs AUS: South Africa on verge on historic win against Australia
WTC Final Live Score Day 4, SA vs AUS: South Africa stand on the brink of history as they need just 69 runs more to clinch the 2025 World Test championship (WTC) Final. Australia would hope for some quick wickets on Day 4 and turnaround things but things look difficult as Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma are well set for the Proteas. Follow the WTC final live in our blog here. South Africa should ideally win their first world title in cricket today unless something major happens. They are only 69 runs away from winning the WTC final at Lord's. They still have eight wickets in hand. We will bring you all the latest from the WTC final. Follow our LIVE blog. The Day 4 of the World Test Championship Final wills start at 3 PM IST and the live streaming is available on JioStar. The live broadcast is also available on Star Sports Network TV channels. This was very long back. South Arica have a history of 'choking' in the semi-finals of ICC tournaments. Their only ICC trophy win was the ICC Knockout tournament win in 1998. Aiden Markram has potentially played the match-wining knock for South Africa. He received a hero's welcome on his way back to the pavilion after the end of Day 3. WTC Final Live Score: South Africa are on the verge of clinching their first world title in cricket as they need just 69 runs more to win the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's against Australia. Chasing 282 for win, South Africa ended Day 3 on 213/2 with Aiden Markram hitting unbeaten 2012, while skipper Temba Bavuma was on 65 not out despite struggling with a hamstring injury . South Africa on brink of cricket history South Africa's biggest ever ICC trophy win is the inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998 and they have never won a World Cup or WTC final. But they now stand on the brink of history. They still have eight wickets in hand as conditions have improved drastically at Lord's. Australia, meanwhile, are hoping to become the first team to win back-to-back WTC finals, having beaten India in the summit clash in 2023. They will hope for quick early wickets in the first session on Day 4. However, for that they will need to have a more proactive approach rather than the defensive fielding setup they picked on Day 3 after Markram and Bavuma started to rotate the strike.
