Temba Bavuma is a South African cricketer, golfer and businessman. He has captained South Africa in all formats of cricket and various World Cups. He is considered one of the technically best cricketers in South Africa.
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Wiki/Biography
Temba Bavuma was born on Thursday, 17 May 1990 (age 33 years; as of 2023) in Rubusana Avenue, Langa, Cape Town, South Africa. Their zodiac sign is Taurus.
Temba Bavuma’s childhood photo
He attended South African College Junior School, Newlands, and later Fourways High School, Sandton, until the age of 12, after which he moved with his family to Johannesburg. He said in an interview that he played all kinds of sports in his childhood, including rugby, cricket, tennis and football and that football was his favorite sport until he moved to Johannesburg. He had two uncles who instilled in him a passion for cricket. He later completed his schooling at St. David’s Marist, Inanda, till his matriculation in 2007.
Temba Bavuma during his school days
In 2009, he began pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in Financial Management at the University of Johannesburg; However, he dropped out after 18 months as he could not study for the degree full-time due to his cricket schedule. He later pursued a B.Com Financial Management at the University of South Africa, which he completed in 2014. He also completed an advanced real estate course at the University of Cape Town. Later he became a professional cricketer.
Temba Bavuma during his college days
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 3″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black (Bald)
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest 44″, Waist 30″, Biceps 15″
Family and ethnicity
He belongs to a Christian family of black ethnicity.
parents and siblings
His father, Vuyo Bavuma, is a former journalist, and his mother, Phumza Bavuma, worked in the petroleum and energy sector. He has a sister named Phila Bavuma and a brother named Fola Bavuma.
Temba Bavuma’s father, Vuyo Bavuma, brother, Fola Bavuma, sister, Phila Bavuma, and his mother, Phumza Bavuma (left to right).
wife and children
Temba Bavuma married Phila Lobi on 25 August 2018 in a private party at The Conservatory, Franschhoek, South Africa. The couple has no children.
Temba Bavuma (right) with Phila Lobi
relationships/affairs
He dated Phila Lobi for a few years before marrying her in 2018.
Religion
He follows Christianity.
Signature
Temba Bavuma’s signature
livelihood
Cricket
domestic
During his teenage years, Temba played for Soweto Cricket Club where he was coached by Geoffrey Toyana. He made his first-class debut for Gauteng against Eastern Province in the Provincial Three-Day Challenge Tournament on 2 October 2008. He played his first List A (one-day) match for Gauteng against Eastern Province in the Provincial One-Day Challenge Tournament on 5 October 2008. He made his T20 debut for Gauteng against Griqualand West in the CSA Provincial T20 Challenge tournament on 2 October 2011 and scored his first T20 half-century in the match, scoring 70 runs off 49 balls.
Temba Bavuma (left) during his domestic playing days
Temba has also played for the Lions, Cape Cobras and Highveld Lions in various domestic seasons. He has also played for a number of teams during his early domestic years including the Gauteng Under-19s, South African Schools, South African Invitational XI, South African Emerging Players, South African Academy, Overall XI, Proteas and the South Africans in the South African domestic Are. Circuit.
international
South Africa Under-19 and South Africa A
Temba Bavuma debuted for the South Africa under-19 side in the 2008–09 season and the South Africa A team in the 2012 season.
Examination
Temba Bavuma made his Test debut against the West Indies at Gkebarha, South Africa on 26 December 2014, scoring 10 runs in the first innings. In July 2015, he scored his first Test half-century, scoring 54 in the first innings against Bangladesh.
Temba Bavuma is playing a test match
In January 2016, he scored his first Test century, scoring 102 not out in the first innings against England. In March 2023, he scored 172 runs in the second innings against West Indies.
ODI
He made his ODI debut against Ireland in Benoni, South Africa on 25 September 2016 and scored his first ODI century with 113 runs. On 4 February 2020, he scored his first ODI half-century with 98 runs against England. On 18 March 2023, he scored 144 runs against West Indies.
Temba Bavuma is playing an ODI match
2023 ODI World Cup
He captained South Africa in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India. Following South Africa’s defeat to the Netherlands, his reaction from the dressing room became the source of funny jokes and memes on the internet.
Temba Bavuma meme after South Africa’s defeat to the Netherlands in the 2023 ODI World Cup
t20
He made his T20I debut against India in Mohali, India on 18 September 2019 and scored 49 runs off 43 balls. He scored his first T20I half-century by scoring 72 runs off 51 balls against Ireland on 24 July 2021.
Temba Bavuma playing a T20I match
t20i world cup
In the 2021 T20 World Cup, he scored 91 runs in 5 matches at an average of 30.33. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, he scored 70 runs in 5 matches at an average of 17.50.
captaincy
Temba Bavuma was appointed captain of the South African ODI and T20I team on 4 March 2021. He captained South Africa in the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
league
Mzansi Super League T20 Tournament (MSL)
Temba Bavuma played for Durban Heat in the 2018 MSL season and Jozi Stars in the 2019 MSL season.
Temba Bavuma with Chris Gayle (right) during a match for Jozi Stars
County Championship
He played for Northamptonshire and the Northamptonshire Second XI in the 2019 county season.
SA20 League
He was acquired by Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the 2023 season of the SA T20 League.
Jersey number
He wears the number 11 jersey for the South African national team and in other tournaments.
Temba Bavuma Jersey Number, 11
golf
He started playing golf in 2017 and participates in various amateur and professional golf tournaments during his free time. He also regularly watches the PGA Tour, Majors and Sunshine Tour on TV.
Temba Bavuma is playing golf
Business
Temba Bavuma serves as a Non-Executive Director of Khulaanathi Property Group. He also has stakes in various investments and real estate firms.
controversies
War of words with Virat Kohli
In January 2022, during an ODI against India, Bavuma hit a ball that went to Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who threw the ball very fast back to Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Bavuma was not happy with Kohli’s behavior and had an altercation with him. Many fans criticized Kohli for such lively behaviour.
sleep during captain’s day
During the Captain’s Day event on 4 October 2023 ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India, Temba Bavuma was captured on camera with his eyes closed while the event was going on. Many fans criticized Bavuma by saying that he became so bored with the program that he decided to take a nap; However, he later clarified on Twitter that he was not sleeping, and the misconception was created due to the camera angle.
Temba Bavuma (left) during the Captain’s Day event ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- South African Cricket Annual Cricketer of the Year Award in 2015
- Became the second South African cricketer to score a century on his ODI debut in 2016
- Award of Excellence at the Cricket South Africa Awards in May 2017
Temba Bavuma honored with Excellence Award
- Became the first black African to become permanent captain of South Africa in March 2021
- ODI Player of the Year award at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards in 2023
Temba Bavuma honored with ODI Player of the Year award
- Became the 2nd South African player to carry the bat (opened the innings and remain not out when the entire team was out) and the 5th cricketer (in 2023) to score a century and carry the bat in ODIs.
car collection
Temba Bavuma owns a Ford Mustang GT, Audi TT Sports and a Mercedes-Benz C Class.
Temba Bavuma with his Audi TT sports car
net worth
His net worth in 2022 was around $5 million (INR 40 crore).
Favorite
Facts/General Knowledge
- When he was studying in sixth grade at the South African College School (SACS) in 2001, he was given a project on where he saw himself in 15 years. He wrote that he saw himself wearing the national team jersey and shaking hands with the South African President. His fans were astonished when he made his debut for South Africa in 2014.
- His batting style is right-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm medium pace. He is an opening batsman.
Temba Bavuma during a practice session
- Temba Bavuma follows a non-vegetarian diet to meet their nutritional demands.
- Due to his short stature he is often called by his nickname Sachin.
- He likes to drink beer during parties and celebrations after winning matches.
temba bavuma drinking beer
- He also sponsors young and talented cricketers through his foundation Temba Bavuma Foundation. He organizes cricket tournaments across the country to identify such talents.
Temba Bavuma (far left) during an event of the Temba Bavuma Foundation.
- He was sponsored by the New Balance brand in 2017 for cricket kits and other cricket equipment.
- He loves traveling to exotic places around the world like the pyramids of Egypt.
Temba Bavuma during a visit to the pyramids in Egypt
- He also did commentary during some cricket matches.
Temba Bavuma is commentating in a match
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