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Why is the south African cricket team called proteas?

The South African cricket team is known as the Proteas, named after the indigenous South African flower of the same name. The flower has five petals which represent the five South African cricket teams that were unified to form one national team in 1992. The Proteas name is meant to symbolize unity, strength and pride of the South African cricket team. The Proteas have since become a formidable force in the cricketing world, with multiple ICC titles and numerous world records. The team is also well known for their passionate and determined style of play, making them one of the most respected teams in the world.