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The Citizen
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Proteas invite fans to join in Test final victory celebrations: All the details
The Proteas will host a meet and greet with their fans in Sandton on Thursday, following their World Test Championship final triumph. The Proteas cricket team will celebrate with their fans on Thursday. Picture: Paul Harding/Proteas coach Shukri Conrad and Test captain Temba Bavuma have invited sports fans to celebrate their World Test Championship win with them at a meet and greet in Sandton on Thursday. The Proteas won the Test final at Lord's last week by beating Australia by five wickets. It was the South African cricket team's first major international victory since they won the Champions Trophy in 1998. Bavuma and his squad will return home from the UK on Wednesday and they've invited cricket fans to share in their celebrations at a function on Thursday. Cricket South Africa said on Tuesday that the Proteas are eager to give back to their supporters. Meet and greet with the players 'This win is not just a celebration of their on-field success, but a tribute to the countless South African fans and former players who have stood by them through every emotional high and testing low,' said CSA in a press release. The celebrations will take place on Thursday at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton between 1pm and 3pm. 'Come and be part of the celebrations, meet your favourite Proteas players, and get a closer look at the coveted WTC mace. Plus, the first 100 fans to arrive will receive an exclusive WTC Champions shirt!' added the CSA release. There will also be giveaways while one lucky fan will get the chance to join the Proteas on stage for a champion's phot opportunity.
The South African
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Proteas plan special celebration event on return to SA
After claiming a historic victory in the ICC World Test Championship this past weekend, the Proteas will return to South Africa on Wednesday, 18 June, at around 09:25 in the morning. After years of trials and tribulations, South African cricket fans finally have a meaningful reason to celebrate, as the Proteas men return home with the coveted Test mace. Following their triumphant victory on Saturday at Lord's, CSA has stated that the Proteas are eager to give back to their supporters. Cricket South Africa, together with Proteas coach Shukri Conrad and captain Temba Bavuma, have now extended an invitation to South Africans to unite and join them in celebrating this historic moment on Thursday, 19 June 2025, at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City from 13:00 to 15:00. 'Come and be part of the celebrations, meet your favourite Proteas players, and get a closer look at the coveted WTC mace,' a statement read. 'Plus, the first 100 fans to arrive will receive an exclusive WTC Champions shirt. 'That's not all – fans can look forward to exciting spot giveaways throughout the event. And for one lucky supporter, there's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join the Proteas on stage for a champion's photo opportunity.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
