Bavuma named in Time’s 100 most influential athletes (opens original article in a new tab)

Temba Bavuma was named in Time's 100 most influential athletes in sports for 2026, recognized for leading South Africa to the World Test Championship title and breaking racial barriers in cricket.

• Temba Bavuma was named in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Sports in 2026
• Bavuma led South Africa to the World Test Championship title in 2025
• Bavuma became the first black South African to score a century and captain the national team