Head coach Shukri Conrad stated that the sport is highly cherished by the rainbow nation’s citizens and all members of the victorious squad the day after South Africa’s victory in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship.
South Africa ended a 27-year knockout losing run at Lord’s on Saturday, defeating the reigning champions Australia by five wickets to win the WTC trophy. By lunchtime on the fourth day of the Ultimate Test, South Africa had won thanks to a brilliant 136 from opener Aiden Markram, who chased 282 in 83.4 overs.
Notably, Conrad lost his father Sedick, a top-tier cricket player, two months ago. Given that the majority of these men are roughly my children’s age, I suppose I do act as a father figure. They give me headaches, which keeps me youthful. I don’t have any hair anymore because of people like Dane Paterson.
You can tell he is up to naught good if he remains silent for an extended period of time. And my gosh, some of the music they play! However, it is because of them that we continue to coach. Conrad stated in a statement released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday that “cricket means so much to all of us, and to the people of this country.”
After winning WTC success, veteran left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj broke down in tears and revealed that, just before Father’s Day on Sunday, a dream he had seen come true at Lord’s.
The fact that my family is present makes this much more memorable. A tearful Maharaj said, “It’s my first one as a father, and my dream was to have my daughter with me, playing on the outfield at Lord’s, wearing a winner’s medal.”
The picture of SA’s WTC victory that went viral was of captain Temba Bavuma clutching the WTC mace in one hand while his son held the other. “Being a father has undoubtedly altered who I am. It has improved me as a man, according to the team. It is unique and provides you with an additional audience,” he said.
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