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Retired Proteas player Herschelle Gibbs reacted to the team’s semi-final loss in the Cricket World Cup. Images via MANAN VATSYAYANA, DIBYANGSHU SARKAR, AFP

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Herschelle Gibbs reacts to Proteas heartbreaking CWC exit

Déjà vu? Former star batsman Herschelle Gibbs reacted to Proteas and captain Temba Bavuma’s tragic Cricket World Cup exit…

Herschelle Gibbs x Temba Bavuma Proteas CSA
Retired Proteas player Herschelle Gibbs reacted to the team’s semi-final loss in the Cricket World Cup. Images via MANAN VATSYAYANA, DIBYANGSHU SARKAR, AFP

South Africans are bitterly disappointed after the Proteas crashed out of the Cricket World Cup after losing their semi-final to Australia on Thursday, 16 November. But while many have criticised the players, namely captain Temba Bavuma, a former national player – Herschelle Gibbs – has praised their efforts.

Australia – who won by three wickets – will take on host nation India in the finals on Sunday.

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HERSCHELLE GIBBS PRAISES PROTEAS

While many SA cricket fans have labelled the Proteas as “chokers” after their fifth CWC semi-final loss, one professional player has defended them.

Herschelle Gibbs – a former player-turned-coach – showed his support.

He tweeted of the team: “Good game that .. great effort by the lads”.

Throughout the game, Herschelle – like many fans – was on the edge of his seat. He even recalled playing in the Protea’s fateful Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against Australia back in 1999, which SA also sadly lost.

He posted: “213 for the Aussies to win .. shoes on the other foot.  You couldn’t write a better script.”

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NO WORD FROM TEMBA BAVUMA

Meanwhile, Proteas captain Temba Bavuma – who has been criticised for being unfit and a poor leader  – has yet to address the team’s loss.

On both his Twitter and Instagram accounts, the batsman – who confessed to being not 100% fit”, but that it “will have to be good enough” – has seemingly gone MIA.

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But while many of his followers have defended his actions, others have encouraged him to step down.

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Proteas’ Temba Bavuma out for a duck. Image source: X @SAWicketer