Temba Bavuma vows legacy: South Africa’s WTC win sparks new cricket era

South Africa’s first ICC title since 1998 has ignited a cultural shift in cricket, with captain Temba Bavuma emphasizing perseverance and legacy. The overwhelming homecoming and Bavuma’s rejection of the 'chokers' label highlight a renewed confidence and ambition to inspire future generations.

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South Africa’s cricket captain Temba Bavuma has vowed to leave a lasting legacy following the nation’s historic World Test Championship (WTC) final victory, their first ICC title since 1998.

The team’s triumphant return was met with an "overwhelming" and joyous reception, signaling the significance of the achievement for South African cricket. Bavuma reflected on the difference from previous homecomings, noting, "It's quite different to when we came home from the last (Twenty20) World Cup."

The victory ended years of near-misses in knockout games, with Bavuma rejecting the negative "chokers" label often used by opponents, especially Australia. He emphasized, "As much as the Aussies were saying we were chokers in the field, we never made it our thing."

Looking ahead, Bavuma expressed the team’s ambition to inspire future generations, stating, "From a team perspective, we would like to leave a legacy behind and start inspiring and encouraging other teams to go and win trophies."

The win not only marks a milestone in South African cricket history but also sets a new era of confidence and ambition under Bavuma’s leadership.

"It was quite overwhelming and I have not seen such a lot of people at the airport before," Bavuma said, capturing the emotional impact of the moment.

This victory is expected to energize South African cricket and its supporters, fostering a renewed belief in their international competitiveness and potential for future success.
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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hailed the nation’s first ICC title since 1998 after their World Test Championship final win, vowing to leave a legacy and inspire future teams. Bavuma dismissed the 'chokers' label, calling the homecoming reception overwhelming and a sign of the achievement’s significance.
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Bavuma leads South Africa to historic WTC victory

Key Facts
  • Temba Bavuma planned his match-winning strategy while watching rain from the pavilion windows at the Arundel cricket ground during the World Test Championship final.The Cricket Monthly
  • South Africa won the World Test Championship, securing their first ICC title since 1998 and ending a long wait for major success.The Cricket MonthlySports
  • Bavuma described the welcome South Africa received upon returning home as massive and joyous, highlighting how special the World Test Championship victory was.The Cricket MonthlySports
  • Bavuma rejected the 'chokers' tag often used by opponents, stating it was not something the South African team embraced despite opposition claims.Indianexpress
  • Bavuma expressed his aim to leave a legacy and inspire future South African teams to win trophies, marking a cultural shift in the team's mindset.Indianexpress
Dressing room with a view: Temba Bavuma gets an eyeful of Arundel during the warm-up match against Zimbabwe before the WTC final Matthew Lewis / © ICC/Getty Images How often in cricket do you have the time to just look out the window, admire the view, not worry about the shambles down there on the field? Those moments are few and far between, unless it's a rain break, in which case there's no better vantage point than by the pavilion windows at the Arundel cricket ground. Rumour has it it's what helped South Africa captain Temba Bavuma plan his match-winning strategy for the , as he watched rain wash away his side's .
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The win gave South Africa their first International Cricket Council title since 1998. They have suffered many agonising near-misses in knockout games since.
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From a team perspective, we would like to leave a legacy behind and start inspiring and encouraging other teams to go and win trophies.
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Year of South Africa's previous ICC title
1998
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  • In 2011, Matt Prior's moment of pique at being run-out triggered an incident that ended in a broken window at Lord's and minor injuries to a spectator.The Cricket Monthly
  • During the 2023 Ashes, a crying Steven Smith mask was displayed to remind Australia of the consequences of losing, reflecting ongoing tensions from the Sandpapergate scandal.The Cricket Monthly
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