Herschelle Gibbs reacts to Proteas heartbreaking CWC exit

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”.

Good game that .. great effort by the lads 👏

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) November 16, 2023

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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😂😂 213 for the Aussies to win .. shoe’s on the other foot. You couldn’t write a better script . #SAvsAUS

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) November 16, 2023

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.