Temba Bavuma, however, helped South Africa bury the “chokers” tag with a five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship at Lords’, helping the Proteas win their maiden ICC world title in the process.

Aiden Markram believes South Africa's victory in the ICC World Test Championship Final has finally laid to rest the long-standing "chokers" tag - and hopes the Proteas' triumph can inspire a new generation to prioritise Test cricket.

SA-born cricketer Kevin Pietersen was reminded of his decision to leave SA amid 'racial quotas' after praising the Proteas' history win.

After years of relentless and mostly unfair criticism since being elected as the first black batsman to lead South Africa in Test cricket

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated South Africa's cricket team on winning the ICC World Test Championships against Australia at Lords in London

After 9722 days, the wait is over. The Proteas Men have secured the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday, as they defeated Australia by five wickets, on day four of the Final.

The Temba Bavuma-led Proteas side has much to be proud of after this game. The Aussies were the all-round favourites to retain the title that they had won a couple of years ago, defeating India. When they struck back after being dismissed for a low first innings score of 212 to restrict South Africa to a measly 138,

South Africa, set 282 to win, finished on 282-5 before lunch on the fourth day, with opening batsman Markram out for 136 when his side were just six runs shy of victory.

South Africa assistant Ashwell Prince urges his team to stay calm and focused as the Proteas are on the brink of a famous win.

South Africa have rewritten history — and finally shattered the dreaded “chokers” tag — with a thunderous victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

The Proteas are on top of the test cricket world after winning the ICC Mens Test Championship. Here's how much they made.