Hearty congratulations to South Africa, long overdue and much-deserved. And because I have to make everything about Durham somehow, thrilled for Chester-le-Street legend David Bedingham.

But particularly I'm delighted for Temba Bavuma. Told at school that, because he was so small, there was no point in pursuing any sport seriously. Relentlessly criticised by people who accused him of being a token selection (he was the first Black African batsman selected for South Africa). Kept going through all of that, made himself into a wonderfully stubborn, intelligent, resourceful cricketer, and a fine captain too. A model for a decent, honest, committed sportsman.

It feels very appropriate that he played such a crucial innings, at the most critical time, despite hobbling around on one leg (and flatly refusing to leave the field).

What a guy. Well done that man.
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