LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14:Temba Bavuma of South Africa celebrates with the trophy during day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship, final match between South Africa and Australia at Lords Cricket Ground on June 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images) (Paul Harding)
The Proteas returned home on Wednesday after lifting their first major trophy over the weekend. They beat old foes Australia by five wickets at Lord's in London on Saturday to win the World Test Championship final.
Supporters arrived early at the arrivals hall at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to await the arrival of the team.
Temba Bavuma's Proteas will start the defence of their World Test Championship crown in Pakistan in October. (Paul Harding/Gallo Images)
Aiden Markram of South Africa, who starred with the bat, celebrates with the trophy during day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship final match between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 14 2025 in London, England. (Paul Harding/Gallo Images)
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa celebrates during day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship final match between South Africa and Australia at Lord's on June 14 2025 in London. (Paul Harding/Gallo Images)
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