2006 a kid arrived at Chelsea with a dream in his heart, boots too big for his feet, but belief from the start. Fast forward to 2026, still wearing the same blue shirt with the same fire inside. This club raised me, shaped me, and gave me a place to call home. Through every game, every battle, every lesson I’ve grown. Now the journey rolls on, the dream still true. Extended till 2032… and still bleeding blue.
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Temba Bavuma hasn't lost a test match as captain.
He averages over 50 with the bat in those matches.
He has now whitewashed India in India -- a feat a South African captain achieved over 25 years ago.
And he's also led SA to their maiden ICC title in over two decades.
Had Temba been an Indian, English or an Aussie, he'd be talked about a lot more.
Nonetheless, when he ends his test career, he could well go down as one of the best test captains of the past 15 years, along with Pat Cummins & Virat Kohli.
Consider the circumstances in which Temba became South African captain.
The team was in shambles, and he faced despicable remarks. People suggested he became captain because of the color of his skin. The South African team was accused of ignoring "merit".
How beautifully and calmly he's turned it around, and silenced his critics with dignity.
He's a story of hope, wonderfully living up to his name.
For a small Belgian guy from Braine-le-Comte playing for fun, being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame with these greats of the game at 34 years old is crazy. Thank you to all of you; I will see you soon, my friends! 💙