Thoroughly deserved: Cricket fraternity lauds South Africa on maiden WTC triumph

Graeme Smith posted a story on his official Instagram handle with Heart emojis.

SA spinner Tabraiz Shamsi posted on his X handle, "Well done to everyone involved."

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Former SA legendary batter Herschelle Gibbs posted, "Well done @ProteasMenCSA.. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations."

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Former Proteas seamer Dale Steyn posted, "HOME!!!."

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Former SA all-rounder JP Duminy posted a video on his Instagram handle, "SOUND ON took me 15 takes but so with it.. couldn't be more proud.. this one was certainly for you SOUTH AFRICA what a day, congrats to @tembabavuma @shukriconrad and team. #WorldChampions."

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Former Sri Lanka veteran seamer Lasith Malinga said, "Jubilation for South Africa! Congratulations to the newly crowned World Test Champions! A nation that has given so much to the game finally gets its long-overdue moment of glory. Thoroughly deserved. Truly special."

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Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar also extended congratulations to the Proteas.

"So so so happy for South Africa! The gravity of this win for them, especially in a final innings run chase... wow!" Manjrekar said.

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Universe Boss and former West Indies legend Chris Gayle said, "Masterful Markram! Great win by South Africa led by Temba Bavuma. This was a great ad for test cricket. Congratulations to ICC World Test Champions South Africa."

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Former Sri Lanka captain and one of the best batters in the World, Kumar Sangakkara, praised SA Captain Bavuma for leading the side to a historical win.

"Bosh and Boom. What a win for @ProteasMenCSA they have out skilled and out wanted the Australians. Tremendously led by Temba Bavuma. They're a team that shows how powerful purpose, passion and belief are in shaping the path to a trophy. A glorious day for South Africa," Sangakkara said.

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Former West Indies player Ian Bishop also posted on X handle, "One of the most phenomenally responsible, nerveless 4th innings centuries in the game from Aiden Markram. Fitting that the former ICCU19 World Cup winning captain & (K G Rabada) helps guide Temba Bavuma's team to the Nation's greatest cricketing moment. ICC WTC Champs 2025."

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Mr 360-degree alias AB de Villiers posted a story on his Instagram account, "Yes Proteas."

With this victory, South Africa has laid their hands on their first-ever world title in international cricket.

Also, this is their second ICC trophy after the ICC Knockout 1998. Also, Cummins' golden run as a captain, which started with the retention of the Ashes series against England and was followed by an incredible WTC mace and 50-over World Cup wins over India, has come to a halt.