Temba Bavuma, the first black captain of the South African cricket team, shares poignant memories of his childhood in the Langa township near Cape Town, where he dreamed of playing at the iconic Lord's cricket ground. His upbringing included challenging games of cricket on uneven streets, which shaped his competitive spirit. Bavuma's journey to captaincy is marked by overcoming significant obstacles, including being the first black Test cricketer for South Africa. His leadership has proven successful, with an impressive record of wins and draws in his tenure.
"In Langa we had a four-way street, he says, his face crinkling with the memories. On the right-hand side of the street the tar wasn't done so nicely and we used to call it Karachi because the ball would bounce funny."
"Even at 12, you have to front up to the older guys. They're not going to bowl any slower, or give you half-volleys, just because you're younger."
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