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News India Live, Digital Desk: Cricket Legends: It often happens in cricket that we judge a player by his height or his playing style. Current test captain of South Africa Temba Bavuma Something similar happened in the beginning also. When he got the captaincy, many veterans and fans frowned. Questions arose whether he would be able to take forward the legacy of Graeme Smith or Faf du Plessis?
Among these doubters are not only the common people but also the ‘Superman’ of cricket himself. AB de Villiers were also included. But today, Bavuma has completely changed De Villiers’ thinking with his captaincy.
What did de Villiers fear?
During a recent conversation, AB de Villiers honestly admitted that he had doubts about Temba Bavuma’s captaincy.
He said, “To be honest, the success that the team has achieved under Bavuma has surprised me. When he became the captain, there were a lot of questions on him. His own form was up and down and the team was going through a transition phase.”
De Villiers believed that it would probably be difficult for Bavuma to bear such heavy pressure. After all, being the captain of a team like South Africa is like wearing a crown of thorns.
How did you turn the tables?
But it is said, ‘Actions speak louder than words.’ Bavuma did his work quietly. He united his team and won the series at home against strong teams like India and the way the team is performing recently is fantastic.
AB de Villiers praised Bavuma, saying, “He not only handled the burden of captaincy, but also scored runs with the bat. He proved that he is not just a captain in name. The way the boys are playing for him, it shows how much respect he has in the dressing room.”
New example of leadership
This story teaches us that the one making noise is not always a leader. Sometimes a calm and composed player like Bavuma can perform charisma which big stars cannot do.
Hearing praise from a legend like de Villiers is no less than an Oscar award. Bavuma’s critics have now shut their mouths, and South African cricket fans are simply saying “Well done skipper.”
