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Temba Bavuma is a South African cricketer and the captain of the Test and ODI teams. He is the first black African to score a Test century and captain the side, and one of three to score a century on ODI debut.
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May 17, 1990 · A torch bearer for black cricketers in South Africa, history will remember Temba Bavuma as the first ever black South African cricketer to be appointed as the captain of the Proteas men and...
Sep 3, 2015 · Read about Temba Bavuma cricket player from South Africa profile, stats, rankings, records, videos, photos at ESPNcricinfo
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- June 17, 1990
- South Africa
Oct 25, 2021 · Temba Bavuma has blazed a trail that could be topped by his becoming the first player to skipper the Proteas to victory at a World Cup. The 31-year-old leads South Africa at their seventh Men's...
Oct 28, 2022 · How does cricket deal with non-performing captains, especially when they are also the first Black African leaders of their teams? This article explores the complex challenges and nuances of Bavuma's role as South Africa's T20I captain, and the impact of race, form and leadership on his future.
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Mar 4, 2021 · Batsman Bavuma will lead South Africa in the next two T20 World Cups and the next 50-over World Cup in 2023. He is the first black African to permanently captain a South Africa side in any format, while opener Dean Elgar is the Test skipper.
Mar 10, 2023 · Temba Bavuma tried to "stay in the moment" before claiming his second Test century - and first in seven years. South Africa's new Test captain ended Friday on 171 not out to help his team...
