Temba Bavuma could not bring himself to watch the most pivotal moment of the final day in Gqeberha, turning his back to the action as his nerves jingled with anxiety.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma explained that intense nervousness caused him to turn his back as Matthew Breetzke caught Steve Smith during the second Test in Gqeberha. Video of Bavuma looking away went viral as the Proteas closed in on a series-leveling victory against Australia. Bavuma admitted he allowed his emotions to take over due to swirling winds, gathering clouds, and the high stakes surrounding Smith's crucial wicket.
South Africa ultimately clinched an innings-and-31-run victory at St George's Park to tie the series at 1-1. Bavuma set up the win with a knock of 179 before Kagiso Rabada took four second-innings wickets alongside Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder to bowl out Australia. The team must replace injured seamer Anrich Nortje ahead of the third and deciding Test.
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