Overview

• He is the first Black player to captain the South African Test cricket team.
• Bavuma grew up in Langa township and had to adapt to a predominantly white culture at South African College High School.
• As a child, he and friends nicknamed parts of their street after famous grounds, with a smooth stretch dubbed Lord’s inspiring his aspiration to play there.
• Former coach Geoffrey Toyana commends his strong character and says Bavuma’s leadership unites and motivates his teammates.
• Under his captaincy, South Africa won seven consecutive Tests to secure a place in the World Test Championship final against Australia on June 11.