By Akanksha
June 18, 2026
Temba BavumaIndia`s Smriti Mandhana, South Africa`s Temba Bavuma became only cricketers to feature in TIME magazine`s `The 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 list
Smriti MandhanaThe inclusion in the prestigious list highlights both cricketers` impact on the global cricketing arena
Smriti MandhanaThe editor-at-large at TIME highlighted Mandhana`s record-breaking career, noting that she became first woman to register international centuries in all formats
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma has been highlighted by Campbell for carrying significant historical, social expectations as one of the few black South African cricketers
Temba BavumaCampbell also noted his leadership success in 2025, when Bavuma guided South Africa to historic Test series win in India and unbeaten WTC triumph over Australia