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 […]
Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed young left-hander Sai Sudharsan to bat at No. 3 in India’s upcoming five-Test series in England, calling it a crucial opportunity for the youngster.“In my opinion, Sai Sudharsan should play at No.3. He’s a left-hander, in top form, and […]
South Africa were on top of their game, executing their plans to perfection and taking their catches well in the morning session on Day 1 of the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s, London. Having won the toss and opted to bowl on an overcast morning in the English capital, South Africa left […]
Temba Bavuma will put his unbeaten record as South Africa Test captain on the line in the WTC Final against Australia. (Getty Images) When South Africa face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, one unbeaten streak will have to end.It is another opportunity for South Africa to banish their reputation as serial […]
Australia and South Africa are set to face each other in the World Test Championship final at the Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London, beginning on Wednesday. While the Kangaroos are the reigning champions, the Proteas have reached their first WTC final ever. The Test is expected to be a high-stakes thriller after the squads have […]
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. […]
Marnus Labuschagne of Australia (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne expressed his optimism about Test cricket’s future ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who was part of Australia’s maiden WTC victory against India in 2023, emphasized the importance of countries producing quality […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood. File | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru have got a massive boost ahead of the Indian Premier League playoffs with Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood rejoining the side two days before their final league match in Lucknow on May 27, 2025. Hazlewood had returned home during the […]
Pat Cummins of Australia lifts the ICC World Test Championship. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istock The winners of the 2025 World Test Championship will be richer by $3.6 million, more than double of what was awarded in the previous edition. Australia had received $1.6 million for winning the final against India in 2023. The 2025 […]
