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WTC final: Australia head coach backs Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne after Lord’s heartbreak | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of […]

‘Best innings ever by a South African’: Kevin Pietersen hails Aiden Markram’s Lord’s epic as Proteas lift WTC crown | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has hailed Aiden Markram‘s match-winning century against Australia at Lord’s as the greatest innings ever played by a South African batter in Test cricket, placing the Proteas opener’s gritty knock above all others in the country’s long red-ball history.Markram scored a sublime 136 off 207 balls in the fourth […]

Forget the divide, celebrate WTC final triumph as one: Temba Bavuma’s message to South Africa

[ad_1] 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 […]

Virat Kohli’s 7-year-old post for Aiden Markram goes viral after his WTC final century

[ad_1] Star India batter Virat Kohli’s seven-year-old Tweet for South Africa batter Aiden Markram has been going viral on social media after the latter’s magnificent hundred in the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 against Australia. Markram etched his name in the history books with his sensational innings as he became the first batter from […]

World Test Championship final: Markram’s century, Bavuma’s grit put South Africa on brink of historic win over Australia

[ad_1] South Africa’s Aiden Markram celebrates after reaching his century during day three of ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 13, 2025 in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory […]

South Africa will be chasing their hardest 69 runs against Australia on Day 4: Dale Steyn

[ad_1] 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 […]

India tour of England: Who should bat at no. 3 for Team India? Harbhajan Singh makes surprising pick | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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, […]

Video: South Africa wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne takes stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Travis Head in WTC final

[ad_1] 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 […]

WTC Final: Unbeaten streaks on the line as South Africa face Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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 […]

What will happen if WTC final between Australia and South Africa ends in draw? Explained

[ad_1] 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 […]