SA Test legacy not done, says Bavuma

CAPTAIN Temba Bavuma says the Proteas must “just live in that moment for a little bit longer” after receiving a warm welcome upon their arrival in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

- ONGAMA GCWABE

The Proteas touched down at the OR Tambo International Airport, returning home from London after being crowned the World Test Championship winners following their five-wicket victory over the No 1-ranked Australia at Lord's last week.

Although Bavuma has his eyes set on the upcoming two-match Test tour to Zimbabwe, which starts on June 28, he emphasised the importance of basking in their WTC triumph in the coming days.

Bavuma wants his team to enjoy themselves before heading to Zimbabwe next week, and most importantly, reflect on what they have done to get to where they are as a team at the moment.

“I think for now, it’s important for us to at least acknowledge and embrace what we've done - to take it all in, to understand as players the role that we played to get us to this point, and really just live in that moment for a little bit longer,” Bavuma told the media on Wednesday.