Bavuma & Proteas delight Langa with World Test Championship mace
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has returned to where it all began for him.
Proteas players and members of captain Temba Bavuma's family pose with the World Test Championship mace at Bavuma's family home in Langa, Cape Town on 25 July 2025. Picture: @ProteasMenCSA/X
CAPE TOWN - The neighbourhood of Langa is brimming with excitement as the best Test cricket team in the world is being welcomed home.
Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, has returned to where it all began for him.
Bavuma and his Proteas teammates delivered the World Test Championship mace to Langa, much to the delight of the local community.
Bavuma expressed his gratitude on his return to where it all began - the Langa Cricket Club.
The next generation of cricketers also had the chance to meet their heroes and play mini cricket with and against the world Test champions.
The champs have touched down in the Mother City! 🛬
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 25, 2025
It’s a special homecoming for our captain as the Proteas bring the Mace to KwaLanga today! 🏆🇿🇦
Temba’s family was there to welcome the team with open arms and true Langa love. ❤️🙌
Let’s celebrate this victory the Mzansi way;… pic.twitter.com/716I4nRhYc