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 innings […]
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 […]
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 his […]
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 over […]
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 […]
