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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
World champ Proteas meet, greet and sign at Mandela Square
The world Test champion Proteas greeted crowds of fans, did Q and As, showed off of the Test Mace and signed autographs for thrilled supporters at Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City on Thursday. The Proteas returned from winning the World Test Championship final at Lord's in London on Wednesday. They won their first major international trophy. Their dramatic, thrilling five-wicket win against Australia in a Test for the ages that concluded on Saturday brought to an end a 27-year period of pain and devastating near-misses for the national cricket team since readmission to international sport in 1991. Autograph Proteas The Proteas players signing autographs at Nelson Mndela Square. Image: Kabelo Mokoena The World Test Champions @ProteasMenCSA get some exercise to their wrists signing thousands of autographs and meeting and greeting fans at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton on Thursday — Marc Strydom (@marc_strydom) June 19, 2025 The World Test Champions @ProteasMenCSA get some exercise to their wrists signing thousands of autographs and meeting and greeting fans at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton on Thursday — Marc Strydom (@marc_strydom) June 19, 2025
The South African
6 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
'Disrespect!: Herschelle Gibbs claps back at Temba Bavuma tweets
Retired cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has clapped back at calls for him to apologise to Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, based on his past criticism of the player. Bavuma led the national cricket team to a historic victory at the ICC World Test Championships over the weekend. Over the years, the squad's first test captain has repeatedly come under fire over his performances on the pitch and allegations that he was appointed as part of sporting racial quotas. Like many South Africans, Herschelle Gibbs congratulated the Proteas for their historic WTC win at Lords in London on Saturday, 15 June. He posted on his X account: 'Well done @ProteasMenCSA .. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations' While Herschelle did not single out a player in his post, many cricket fans claimed his post should have congratulated captain Temba Bavuma. In recent years, the outspoken retired cricketer has been vocal about his criticism of the national cricket team's performance, particularly that of Bavuma. X user @Chorky_Seane replied: 'You've dedicated the past few years to disrespecting Temba Bavuma, so I need the praise and respect to be as loud as the disrespect'. Herschelle cheekily responded: 'Who the f**k made you god!' Herschelle Gibbs clapped back at a cricket fan who called out his past criticism of Temba Bavuma. Image via X: @hershybru Another – @SikhoPhilani – posted about Herschelle Gibbs: 'He thinks we have forgotten how he is always happy when the team loses!', to which the 51-year-old responded in a slew of profanities. Herschelle Gibbs's criticism of Temba Bavuma has not gone unnoticed by cricket fans. In 2023, a sports enthusiast compared the two players, claiming that Bavuma had a better strike rate than the retired player. An annoyed Herschelle responded: 'Talk to me when he reaches 35 international 100s. Until then, take a permanent holiday on Twitter [now X]. Bye now.' In 2024, Hershelle controversially told an X user that Temba Bavuma 'shouldn't have been in the T20 squad to start off.' Earlier this year, Herschelle rubbished the Proteas captain again on his X account. 'Which Bavuma were you watching?' he asked another follower. Herschelle Gibbs – who has played alongside icons like Jonty Rhodes and the late Hansie Cronje – retired from playing in 2010. He was hailed for multiple records and achievements, including being one of only ten batsmen in ODI history to score hundreds in three consecutive innings. He has now taken up cricket coaching and presenting. In a post-match interview over the weekend, Temba Bavuma subtly responded to criticism of the team and his own appointment as captain, which has often been referred to as a 'quota pick.' He said: 'We have prepared hard for this, we have worked hard for this moment. We came here with a lot of belief but also with a lot of doubters, and we are happy that we were able to play well enough to get that type of result'. He continued: 'For us as a country, here's an opportunity for us, as divided as we are at times, to forget all of that, to rejoice in this moment and just be on.e' 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.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'It's okay': Yuvraj Singh takes a cheeky dig at Australia as South Africa win WTC title
Yuvraj Singh and Australian cricket team India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh congratulated South Africa in style - while also taking a playful jab at Australia - after the Proteas ended their 27-year ICC trophy drought with a memorable five-wicket win in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's. South Africa, chasing 282 in the fourth innings, rode on Aiden Markram 's sensational 136 and captain Temba Bavuma 's gritty 66 to clinch their first ICC title since the 1998 KnockOut Trophy. They completed the chase on Day 4, marking their eighth consecutive Test win — the longest unbeaten streak in WTC history. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Taking to social media platform X, Yuvraj praised South Africa's grit and leadership, while also humorously needling Australia, who were aiming to defend their WTC crown. Poll How impressed are you with South Africa's performance in the WTC Final? Extremely impressed Somewhat impressed Not impressed Indifferent "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,' Yuvraj wrote. '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 all-rounder added. The post quickly gained traction, with fans applauding both Yuvraj's humour and the Proteas' long-awaited triumph. For South Africa, it wasn't just a win — it was a redemptive statement on the biggest stage of Test cricket. 'The Sun is on us': Temba Bavuma soaks it in
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Yuvraj Singh Takes Cheeky Dig At Australia After WTC Final Loss: "It's Okay To..."
Legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took a cheeky dig at Australia following their loss to South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. South Africa's ended a 27-year ICC title drought, beating Australia by five wickets. South Africa's previous and only other ICC triumph came back in 1998 when they lifted the ICC KnockOut Trophy (now called as the Champions Trophy). Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Yuvraj extended wishes to the South Africa team, saying that the class of 2025 showed "resilience and character" and rose to the occasion in style. In the process, Yuvraj also took a lighthearted dig at the Pat Cummins -led Australian team. "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. 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," wrote Yuvraj. 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. I've always believed there's no greater measure of resilience and character than Test cricket and South Africa rose to... — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 14, 2025 After ending day three's play on 213/2 in their chase of 282, South Africa were finally on the doorstep of achieving glory. Aiden Markram, who ended day three on 102 not out, went on to make a magnificent 136, as the Proteas completed the chase in 83.4 overs to win the Ultimate Test, also marking their eighth straight win in the red-ball format. Markram, who was dismissed for a duck in the first innings, also shared a decisive 147-run stand with skipper Temba Bavuma, who made 66 despite a left hamstring strain. Though South Africa conceded a 74-run first-innings lead, they managed to complete the chase, with conditions becoming batting-friendly on day three at the Lord's. Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada also grabbed superb match figures of 9-110 and became one of the vital cogs in the side winning the championship. The championship-winning players and support staff will be returning home to South Africa on Wednesday and are expected to address a press conference after arriving at the OR Tambo International Airport.
Int'l Cricket Council
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
How the world reacted to South Africa's WTC25 Final Triumph
South Africa beat Australia to seize the Ultimate Test | Full Match Highlights | WTC25 Final Watch the full match highlights as Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada led the way as South Africa bested the defending champions Australia to clinch the World Test Championship mace at Lord's. South Africa lift the World Test Championship mace | WTC25 Final Skipper Temba Bavuma lifts the coveted ICC World Test Championship mace as South Africa are crowned winners at Lord's. Social media was filled with adulation and congratulations, and it was the who's who of the game that led the praise. ICC Hall of Famer AB de Villiers had soaked in the moment from the stands as a fan, leading the tributes on X upon the victory. Congratulations @ProteasMenCSA Fantastic win and so well played! Hats off to Markram for that match winning century, and Temba for leading with such ice and fire all through👏🏻🏆 What an incredible experience of watching this beautiful format of the game! The built up drama,… Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis was overjoyed by the first thing he saw on his phone waking up in the USA. India legend Yuvraj Singh hailed the Proteas' resilience and character in the Lord's battle. Proteas celebrate World Test Championship triumph at Lord's | WTC25 Final South Africa players all smiles as they pose with the World Test Championship mace after sealing off a special win at Lord's. Having witnessed the history from the media centre, Ian Bishop provided his usual poise in the throes of cricketing drama. One of the most phenomenally responsible, nerveless 4th innings centuries in the game from Aiden Markram. Fitting that the former ICCU19World Cup winning captain & (K G Rabada) helps guide Temba Bavuma's team to the 🌈 Nation's greatest cricketing moment. ICC WTC Champs 2025. — Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 14, 2025 An emotional Keshav Maharaj pays tribute to SA | WTC25 Final Overwhelmed with emotions, Keshav Maharaj opens up on a historic triumph for South Africa at Lord's. Having presented the trophy, ICC Chair Jay Shah reiterated his congratulations, and thanked hosts Lord's for hosting the Ultimate Test.
