Temba Bavuma is a South African cricketer, golfer and businessman. He has captained South Africa in all formats of cricket and various World Cup matches. He is regarded as one of the most technical cricketers in South Africa.
Wiki/Biography
Temba Bavuma was born on Thursday, May 17, 1990 in Rubusana Avenue, Langa, Cape Town, South Africa (age 33; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Temba Bavuma childhood photos
He attended South Africa College Junior School in Newlands and later Fourways High School in Sandton until the age of 12, when he moved with his family to Johannesburg. He said in an interview that he played various types of sports during his childhood, including rugby, cricket, tennis and football, with football being his favorite until he moved to Johannesburg. He had two uncles who ignited his passion for cricket. Later, he completed his studies at St. David Marist, Inanda in 2007 until graduating from college.
Tamba Bavuma as a student
In 2009, he began studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Financial Management at the University of Johannesburg; however, due to his cricket schedule, he was unable to pursue the degree full-time and he dropped out after 18 months. He then studied for a bachelor’s degree in financial management at the University of South Africa, completing his studies in 2014. He also completed an advanced real estate course at the University of Cape Town. He later became a professional cricketer.
Tamba Bavuma’s university days
appearance
Height: 5′3″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black (bald)
Eye color: black
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 44″, Waist 30″, Biceps 15″
family and race
He comes from a black Christian family.
Parents and siblings
His father, Vuyo Bavuma, was a journalist, and his mother, Phumza Bavuma, worked in the oil and energy industry. He has a sister named Phila Bavuma and a brother named Phola Bavuma.
Temba Bavuma’s father Vuyo Bavuma, brother Phola Bavuma, sister Phila Bavuma and mother Phumza Bavuma (from left to right)
wife and children
Temba Bavuma married Phila Lobi on August 25, 2018 at a private party at the Franschhoek Conservatoire in South Africa. The couple has no children.
Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi (right)
Relationships/Affairs
He dated Phila Lobi for several years before marrying her in 2018.
religion
He followed Christianity.
sign
Tamba Bavuma’s autograph
Profession
cricket
domestic
As a teenager, Tamba played for Soweto Cricket Club and was coached by Geoffrey Toyana. On 2 October 2008, he represented Gauteng for the first time against the Eastern Province team in the Gauteng Three-Day Challenge. On 5 October 2008, he represented Gauteng Province against Eastern Province in the Provincial One-Day Challenge, making his first appearance in Group A (one-day). On 2 October 2011, he made his T20 debut for Gauteng against Griqualand West in the CSA Provincial T20 Challenge and scored his first T20 half-century in the match with 70 runs off 49 balls. .
Temba Bavuma (left) playing in China
Temba also spent multiple seasons domestically with the Lions, Cape Cobras and Highveld Lions. During his initial domestic career, he also played for a number of teams including Gauteng Under-19s, South Africa Schools, South Africa Invitational XI, South Africa Emerging Players, South Africa Academy, Composite XI, The Proteas and the South Africans domestically in South Africa. circuit.
International
South Africa Under 19 and South Africa Group A
Temba Bavuma made his debut for the South Africa U-19 team in the 2008-09 season and for the South Africa A team in the 2012 season.
test
Temba Bavuma made his debut against the West Indies in Gbeha, South Africa on 26 December 2014 and scored 10 runs in the first innings. In July 2015, he scored 54 in the first innings against Bangladesh, his first Test fifty.
Temba Bavuma takes part in the test match
In January 2016, he completed his maiden Test century with a score of 102 not out in the first innings against England. In March 2023, he scored 172 runs in the second innings against West Indies.
Foreign Direct Investment
He made his ODI debut on 25 September 2016 against Ireland in Benoni, South Africa, and scored 113 runs to score his first ODI century. He completed his maiden ODI half-century against England on 4 February 2020 with a score of 98 runs. On March 18, 2023, he scored 144 runs against West Indies.
Temba Bavuma plays in ODI match
2023 ODI World Cup
He captained South Africa in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. His reaction in the dressing room after South Africa lost to the Netherlands became the source of funny jokes and memes on the internet.
Temba Bavuma meme after South Africa lost to Netherlands in 2023 ODI World Cup
T20I
He made his debut in the T20Is against India in Mohali on September 18, 2019 and scored 49 runs off 43 balls. He completed his maiden T20I fifty against Ireland on 24 July 2021 with a score of 72 runs off 51 balls.
Temba Bavuma plays in T20I matches
T20I World Cup
In the 2021 T20I World Cup, he scored 91 points in 5 games, averaging 30.33 points per game. In the 2022 T20I World Cup, he scored 70 points in 5 games at an average of 17.50.
team leader
Temba Bavuma was appointed as the captain of the South Africa team in ODI and T20I on March 4, 2021. He then captained the South African team in the 2021 and 2022 T20I World Cups and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
league
Mzansi Premier League T20 Championship (MSL)
Temba Bavuma played for Durban Heat in the 2018 MSL season and Jozi Stars in the 2019 MSL season.
Temba Bavuma and Chris Gayle (right) during the Jozi Stars game
county championship
He played for Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Second XI during the 2019 county season.
SA20 League
He was acquired by Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2023 SA T20 League season.
jersey number
He wears the number 11 jersey with the South African national team and in other competitions.
Temba Bavuma jersey number, 11
golf
He started playing golf in 2017 and competes in various amateur and professional golf tournaments in his spare time. He also regularly watches the PGA Tour, majors and Sunshine Tour events on television.
Temba Bavuma plays golf
Business
Temba Bavuma serves as a non-executive director of Khulanathi Property Group. He also holds shares in various investment and real estate companies.
dispute
Quarrel with Virat Kohli
In January 2022, during an ODI match against India, the ball batted by Bavuma was passed to Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who passed the ball back to India at a very fast pace Goalkeeper Rishabh Pant. Bavuma was not happy with Kohli’s behavior and had a verbal conflict with him. Many fans criticized Kohli for acting so graphically.
Sleeping during Captain’s Day
During the Captain’s Day event ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India on October 4, 2023, Temba Bavuma was caught on camera with his eyes closed during the event. Many fans mocked Bavuma, saying he was so bored by the game that he decided to take a nap; however, he later clarified on Twitter that he did not sleep and it was an illusion caused by the camera angle.
Temba Bavuma (left) during the captain’s day ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Cricket South Africa Cricketer of the Year Award 2015
- In 2016, became the second South African cricketer to score a hundred on his ODI debut
- South Africa Cricket Awards May 2017 Excellence Award
Temba Bavuma receives Excellence Award
- Becomes the first black African to become the permanent captain of South Africa in March 2021
- ODI Player of the Year Award at Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards 2023
Temba Bavuma wins ODI Player of the Year award
- Became the second South African player to carry the bat (not out after opening the game when the team was out) and the fifth cricketer to score a hundred in ODIs while carrying the bat (2023)
car collection
Temba Bavuma owns the Ford Mustang GT, Audi TT Sports and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Temba Bavuma and his Audi TT sports car
net worth
His net worth in 2022 is approximately $5 million (INR 40 crore).
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- In 2001, when he was in sixth form at South African College School (SACS), he was given a plan for himself 15 years from now. He wrote that he saw himself wearing the national team jersey and shaking hands with the South African president. His fans were surprised when he made his debut for South Africa in 2014.
- His batting style is right-arm and his bowling style is right-arm medium pace. He is an opening batsman.
Temba Bavuma in practice
- Temba Bavuma follows a non-vegetarian diet to meet his nutritional needs.
- Due to his short stature, he was often called Sachin.
- He loved drinking beer at parties and post-win celebrations.
Temba Bavuma drinks beer
- He also sponsors young and talented cricketers through his Temba Bavuma Foundation. He organizes national cricket tournaments to discover such talent.
Temba Bavuma (far left) in a project of the Temba Bavuma Foundation
- In 2017, he was sponsored by the New Balance brand for cricket gear and other cricket equipment.
- He loved traveling to exotic locations around the world, such as the pyramids in Egypt.
Temba Bavuma on the Egyptian Pyramids Tour
- He also commentated on several cricket matches.
Temba Bavuma commentating during the game
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