Aiden Markram of South Africa (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images) South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged small margins led to their defeat as Glenn Maxwell‘s unbeaten 62 guided Australia to a narrow two-wicket win in the final T20I at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday. The victory secured a 2-1 series win for Australia.“Good game of cricket, […]
Manchester, Jul 24 (PTI) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the inclusion of seasoned left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who is an “all-round package”, has added balance to the English Test team in the ongoing series against India. Drafted into the playing XI after an eight-year hiatus following Shoaib Bashir’s injury, the 35-year-old wasted no time […]
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) Australia’s Mitchell Starc claimed six wickets for just nine runs in his 100th test match, surpassing 400 test wickets, while Scott Boland secured a hat trick as Australia bowled out West Indies for 27 runs to win the third test by 176 runs on Monday at Kingston, Jamaica. The […]
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it is too early to judge Sam Konstas’ Test career on the back of four Tests but admitted that there is a great chance for the domestic performers. Konstas, who made his debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series against India, impressed everyone with his bold batting style. However, during […]
Temba Bavuma didn’t punch the air in delight. He didn’t join the rest of his teammates as they sprinted onto the field at Lord’s, London. The South African captain instead remained on the Lord’s balcony, moments after the winning run was struck. He stood still, soaking in the emotions as South Africa clinched the World […]
South Africa will be chasing their hardest 69 runs on Day 4 at Lord’s, said Dale Steyn on Friday, June 13. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma’s heroic innings have brought the Proteas on the cusp of history at the World Test Championship Final 2025. The team needs just 69 runs in the last two days […]
Ricky Ponting heaped praise on Beau Webster for his brilliant knock during Day 1 of the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa on Wednesday, June 11. Webster top scored for the Aussies with 72 runs as they posted 212 runs on the board in the first innings on Wednesday. Webster came in […]
Australia named their XI for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. Speaking to the press on the eve of the big-ticket clash at Lord’s, London, captain Pat Cummins confirmed a XI that has a makeshift opener and two medium pace all-rounders. Marnus Labuschagne will open the batting for the first time in […]
Australia’s star batter Steve Smith is eager to take on South Africa’s pace attack in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Smith, 36, arrives for the World Test Championship final against South Africa sounding relaxed, refreshed, and – crucially – ready. It’s a version of Smith that hasn’t been seen in some time. […]
