Humble Temba the main man

After his team wrapped up a series win over Pakistan on Monday, winning their seventh straight Test match, Temba Bavuma refused to accept the credit for leading from the front.

- Wesley Botton

But he deserves it.

Bavuma has often been criticised, especially for his limited overs form, and the criticism has often been warranted.

In the Test arena, however, he has developed into a reliable top-order batter and his leadership skills have been made abundantly clear.

The Proteas have not lost a Test with Bavuma as captain, winning six games and drawing one, and he has played an important role in helping them qualify for the World Test Championship final and climbing to second in the world.