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"I see myself in fifteen years in my suit and shaking (then SA president Thabo) Mr Mbeki's hand congratulating me for making the South African side," sixth-grader Temba Bavuma, wrote in his submission. "If I do I would definitely thank my coaches and parents who support me all the way and especially my two uncles who gave me the skills of being one (a Proteas representative)." For many, it could have merely been musings of an impressionable pre-teen but when in 2016, exactly 15 years later, Bavuma became the first black South African to score a century in Test cricket, Mbeki was already out of presidency. But standing at barely 62 inches, Bavuma with his self-prophecy coming true, grew in stature in a South Africa, which is still going through a healing process even three decades after the end of apartheid. And knowingly or unknowingly, Bavuma is playing his significant role as the first Black South African national cricket captain, who is not just a symbol but a beacon of hope for a society that is trying to be more inclusive for the oppressed half. As South Africa's white-ball captain and a mere 16 ODIs 'old' (he has played 47 Tests though), Bavuma's calm batting in the Test series win over India and zen-like on-field presence as a leader in the white-ball set-up has ushered new hope. And why not, he led from the front against a formidable Indian side that had players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah in its ranks. It's not a me...

Pat Cummins surprised many when he became the first Australia captain since Steve Waugh - over two decades ago - to win the toss and elect to bowl in Brisbane; his decision leading to a chaotic opening day of the Test series against South Africa with the visitors skittled for 152. The Aussies appeared to be about to suffer a similar fate when they found themselves at 3/27, until Travis Head and Steve Smith stitched together a stylish century partnership off just 110 balls to lead the recovery. However, in keeping with a fascinating day of play, Australia lost two late wickets to trail by seven runs and leave the match delicately poised. Scott Boland and Aussie quicks steamroll South Africa In the first hour of the opening session, Scott Boland caused havoc on the vivid green Gabba deck with Cummins’ gamble to bowl first after winning the toss paying off handsomely. Boland proved unplayable as he skittled South Africa’s top order to at once stage boast figures of 2-9, while the tourists were reduced to 4/27 early on. It was a far cry from the rather wayward first half an hour from the pace attack who struggled to find their rhythm. “They’ve bowled about 18 balls and I think they’ve got about one in the right area,” Mark Waugh said on Fox Cricket. “They’d be disappointed the Australians so far with what they’ve dished up.” But then out of nowhere, Mitchell Starc snagged the first wicket of the series when the Proteas captain Dean Elgar gloved a delivery to Alex Carey down th...

However, Bavuma, who is under more pressure in T20Is than in ODIs, indicated that if the new coaching staff wants to move on from him, he will accept that decision. "If the team wants to go in a different direction with a different leader, I am happy to step away," Bavuma said. "Ultimately it's up to the coach. We have got a new coach and a new coaching staff; the coach will have his vision and he will need somebody to drive that vision. At the moment the coach has entrusted me with that role so I will continue doing my best. Fortunately, I have got a bunch of guys that support me. For me, it's business as usual for now." • Temba Bavuma finds form, and South Africa try out pacer workload management • Temba Bavuma stays the course to deliver his definitive century • Focus on 2027 ODI WC and No. 1 Test spot as Conrad and Walter take charge of South Africa • Magala back in South Africa's ODI squad for series against England • Jofra Archer rates himself 'about 80%' fit ahead of England comeback "They are the pioneers - not just white-ball cricket, even in red-ball cricket," Bavuma said. "We are South Africans. We have our way of thinking, our way of doing things. There's nothing wrong with us taking a little bit from England, putting it together and seeing what comes about. With the personnel we have, guys going out and expressing themselves...if that equates to a South African Bazball way of playing - to use a stupid term - then so be it. If it means we are going to go out th...

Background The Foundation was started by Temba Bavuma (South African national player) in 2016, with a view to make a meaningful difference in the lives of scholars from previously disadvantaged backgrounds through education and the sport of cricket. Areas of focus • Providing financial support through scholarships for talented scholars to access the best quality schools in South Africa (primary, secondary and tertiary school). • Facilitating cricket cricket clinics for talented young cricketers in the townships. • Refurbishment and upgrading of cricket facilities in the townships. In order to achieve the above, we partner with various organisations and institutions. Governance The Foundation is a registered non profit organisation in terms of South African legislation and we are fully compliant with all requirements for non profit organizations. We currently provide annual financial statements prepared by a registered accounting firm, in terms of South African legislation. The Foundation currently has 6 trustees, who manage and oversee all activities of the Foundation. Trustee meetings are held on a quarterly basis, with strategy sessions held at different times in the year. Trustees: • Temba Bavuma (Founder) • Tyson Sithole (Chairman) • Lesedi Dawn Thamaga • Nicholas Van den Bergh • Yusuf Dindar • Vuyo Bavuma ​ The Future The Foundation seeks to continue on its mission of making a a meaningful difference by rewriting the South African narrative through the provision of ac...

From the same street in Langa, a township outside Cape Town, where Thami Tsolekile and Malusi Siboto were raised, came Temba Bavuma. Unlike the wicketkeeper-batsman and medium-pacer, Bavuma is a specialist batsman and the first black African batsman picked in South Africa's Test squad. Without the advantage of height or power, Bavuma's game is built on finesse and patience and has been since he moved up country for secondary school at St David's Marist College in northern Johannesburg. Bavuma combined playing for his school with a commitment to Soweto Cricket Club, where he was mentored by Geoffrey Toyana from a young age. At 18, he made his first-class debut for Gauteng and three seasons later was playing in the franchise team, Lions. His sound technique, particularly off the back foot, helped him average over 45 in his second summer and he also demonstrated a temperament beyond his years. Bavuma established himself as part of the Lions leadership group, and was named their vice-captain in 2013-14. Bavuma played for South Africa A after finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer in the 2012-13 season and followed that up by ending sixth in 2013-14. He was called up to the Test squad to play West Indies at the end of 2014. Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St Test 56 97 12 2997 172 35.25 6206 48.29 2 20 362 7 28 0 ODI 26 25 3 1150 144 52.27 1255 91.63 4 3 104 16 22 0 T20I 33 32 4 635 72 22.67 547 116.08 0 1 56 15 13 0 FC 166 281 34 9248 180 37.44 17853 ...

At Buffalo Park, East London • Captain Temba Bavuma's stunning 144 was not enough as the Proteas lost the second ODI to the West Indies in East London. • The West Indies won by 48 runs after posting an imposing 335, thanks to skipper Shai Hope's 128 not out. • The tourists lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 heading into Tuesday's final match in Potchefstroom. Bavuma's (144) batting kung-fu more than matched that of Hope (128*), but where Hope received support in the West Indies making 335/8 in their allotted overs, Bavuma was a man alone in South Africa's 287. There was support up-front from Quinton de Kock (48), but there wasn't much else from a middle order that contained three debutants in Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, and Tristan Stubbs. The fact that the South Africans were bowled out in 41.4 overs displayed poor batting management from a very inexperienced batting group. They were asked to chase down the highest total at this ground and failing will be a lesson to them. It meant the West Indies won only their fifth ODI against SA on these shores and their second at this ground after their sole success in the deflating 6-1 1998/99 ODI series defeat. They now take an unassailable 1-0 lead ahead of Tuesday's third ODI in Potchefstroom. Bavuma's form in recent limited overs cricket has been rich, with this hundred being his second in three ODIs and comfortably his highest score in the format. This ton came hot on the heels of his match-winning 172 in the second Test ag...

At Buffalo Park, East London • Captain Temba Bavuma's stunning 144 was not enough as the Proteas lost the second ODI to the West Indies in East London. • The West Indies won by 48 runs after posting an imposing 335, thanks to skipper Shai Hope's 128 not out. • The tourists lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 heading into Tuesday's final match in Potchefstroom. Bavuma's (144) batting kung-fu more than matched that of Hope (128*), but where Hope received support in the West Indies making 335/8 in their allotted overs, Bavuma was a man alone in South Africa's 287. There was support up-front from Quinton de Kock (48), but there wasn't much else from a middle order that contained three debutants in Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, and Tristan Stubbs. The fact that the South Africans were bowled out in 41.4 overs displayed poor batting management from a very inexperienced batting group. They were asked to chase down the highest total at this ground and failing will be a lesson to them. It meant the West Indies won only their fifth ODI against SA on these shores and their second at this ground after their sole success in the deflating 6-1 1998/99 ODI series defeat. They now take an unassailable 1-0 lead ahead of Tuesday's third ODI in Potchefstroom. Bavuma's form in recent limited overs cricket has been rich, with this hundred being his second in three ODIs and comfortably his highest score in the format. This ton came hot on the heels of his match-winning 172 in the second Test ag...

From the same street in Langa, a township outside Cape Town, where Thami Tsolekile and Malusi Siboto were raised, came Temba Bavuma. Unlike the wicketkeeper-batsman and medium-pacer, Bavuma is a specialist batsman and the first black African batsman picked in South Africa's Test squad. Without the advantage of height or power, Bavuma's game is built on finesse and patience and has been since he moved up country for secondary school at St David's Marist College in northern Johannesburg. Bavuma combined playing for his school with a commitment to Soweto Cricket Club, where he was mentored by Geoffrey Toyana from a young age. At 18, he made his first-class debut for Gauteng and three seasons later was playing in the franchise team, Lions. His sound technique, particularly off the back foot, helped him average over 45 in his second summer and he also demonstrated a temperament beyond his years. Bavuma established himself as part of the Lions leadership group, and was named their vice-captain in 2013-14. Bavuma played for South Africa A after finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer in the 2012-13 season and followed that up by ending sixth in 2013-14. He was called up to the Test squad to play West Indies at the end of 2014. Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St Test 56 97 12 2997 172 35.25 6206 48.29 2 20 362 7 28 0 ODI 26 25 3 1150 144 52.27 1255 91.63 4 3 104 16 22 0 T20I 33 32 4 635 72 22.67 547 116.08 0 1 56 15 13 0 FC 166 281 34 9248 180 37.44 17853 ...

However, Bavuma, who is under more pressure in T20Is than in ODIs, indicated that if the new coaching staff wants to move on from him, he will accept that decision. "If the team wants to go in a different direction with a different leader, I am happy to step away," Bavuma said. "Ultimately it's up to the coach. We have got a new coach and a new coaching staff; the coach will have his vision and he will need somebody to drive that vision. At the moment the coach has entrusted me with that role so I will continue doing my best. Fortunately, I have got a bunch of guys that support me. For me, it's business as usual for now." • Temba Bavuma finds form, and South Africa try out pacer workload management • Temba Bavuma stays the course to deliver his definitive century • Focus on 2027 ODI WC and No. 1 Test spot as Conrad and Walter take charge of South Africa • Magala back in South Africa's ODI squad for series against England • Jofra Archer rates himself 'about 80%' fit ahead of England comeback "They are the pioneers - not just white-ball cricket, even in red-ball cricket," Bavuma said. "We are South Africans. We have our way of thinking, our way of doing things. There's nothing wrong with us taking a little bit from England, putting it together and seeing what comes about. With the personnel we have, guys going out and expressing themselves...if that equates to a South African Bazball way of playing - to use a stupid term - then so be it. If it means we are going to go out th...

Pat Cummins surprised many when he became the first Australia captain since Steve Waugh - over two decades ago - to win the toss and elect to bowl in Brisbane; his decision leading to a chaotic opening day of the Test series against South Africa with the visitors skittled for 152. The Aussies appeared to be about to suffer a similar fate when they found themselves at 3/27, until Travis Head and Steve Smith stitched together a stylish century partnership off just 110 balls to lead the recovery. However, in keeping with a fascinating day of play, Australia lost two late wickets to trail by seven runs and leave the match delicately poised. Scott Boland and Aussie quicks steamroll South Africa In the first hour of the opening session, Scott Boland caused havoc on the vivid green Gabba deck with Cummins’ gamble to bowl first after winning the toss paying off handsomely. Boland proved unplayable as he skittled South Africa’s top order to at once stage boast figures of 2-9, while the tourists were reduced to 4/27 early on. It was a far cry from the rather wayward first half an hour from the pace attack who struggled to find their rhythm. “They’ve bowled about 18 balls and I think they’ve got about one in the right area,” Mark Waugh said on Fox Cricket. “They’d be disappointed the Australians so far with what they’ve dished up.” But then out of nowhere, Mitchell Starc snagged the first wicket of the series when the Proteas captain Dean Elgar gloved a delivery to Alex Carey down th...