Will the future Proteas be under pressure after World Test Championship glory?

Khaka and Bavuma will pass over the baton to youngsters

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

After the Proteas went and conquered the world at the home of cricket, Lord’s, by outclassing nemesis Australia in the World Test Championship final, it goes without saying that the pressure is now on and the bar has been set for future stars.

Led by captain Temba "Lord" Bavuma, South Africa made history and ended a 27-year drought when they were crowned world Test champions.

Now, with the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup and the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, among other major competitions, coming up, the likes of Ayabonga Khaka and Bavuma, who are in the twilight of their careers, will pass the baton to the youngsters who are banging on the door.

Kwena Maphaka (19)

Teenage sensation Kwena Maphaka is probably one of the few youngsters living their dream and have the world at their feet.

Maphaka went from playing in the Under-19 World Cup to becoming a fully fledged, all-format Proteas player in a space of 12 months.