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.
Proteas will be warmly welcomed back to South Africa
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.
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