South Africa ready to run through a brick wall to win WTC: Temba Bavuma
2 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa ready to run through a brick wall to win WTC: Temba Bavuma

India Today  

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma has made it clear that his team will leave no stone unturned in their quest to win the ICC World Test Championship final. The victory in Cape Town marked South Africa’s seventh consecutive Test win, a streak that underscores their dominance in red-ball cricket. Addressing reporters after leading his team to a commanding 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan on January 6, Temba Bavuma expressed the team's unwavering determination to claim the WTC trophy and put an end to South Africa's ICC title drought. The stakes are particularly high for Bavuma’s team, as they aim to shake off the lingering label of “chokers” that has haunted South African cricket in ICC tournaments.

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Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc
11 hours, 12 minutes ago

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc

India Today  

Star batter Steve Smith will lead Australia's spin-heavy 16-player squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting on January 29. Former Australia U19 Cricket World Cup captain Cooper Connolly receives his first Test squad call-up, while fellow youngster Nathan McSweeney has been recalled despite missing the Melbourne and Sydney Tests in the recent Border-Gavaskar Series. A potential debutant in …

South Africa deserve to win WTC, not many gave us a chance: Keshav Maharaj
1 day, 11 hours ago

South Africa deserve to win WTC, not many gave us a chance: Keshav Maharaj

India Today  

Keshav Maharaj said that South Africa deserve to get their hands on the World Test Championship title. After winning the New Year’s Test by 10 wickets, South Africa cemented their spot on top of the WTC, having won seven matches on the trot. “If you look at our Test unit, not many people would have afforded us the opportunity of …

Two-tier Test cricket system proposal fair? South Africa great Graeme Smith reacts
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1 day, 11 hours ago

Two-tier Test cricket system proposal fair? South Africa great Graeme Smith reacts

India Today  

Legendary South African cricketer Graeme Smith has expressed concerns about the idea of a two-tier system for Test cricket—an idea reportedly under discussion by cricket powerhouses India, Australia, and England, alongside newly elected International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah. Smith pointed out that no other sport limits competition to just the top three teams, while also stressing the importance of …

WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia
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2 days, 3 hours ago

WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia

The Hindu  

Fiery South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, no stranger to beating Australia, believes the prospect of facing it in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June has already sparked anticipation and motivation in his side. “It’s actually quite some distance away, but a big occasion like the World Test Championship final gets you up for it,” Rabada said on …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa’s run of success is just the start, says skipper Bavuma
2 days, 7 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa’s run of success is just the start, says skipper Bavuma

The Hindu  

Captain Temba Bavuma said there was something special brewing in South Africa’s Test team after it won its seventh match in a row, beating Pakistan by 10 wickets at Newlands on Monday, and it could now look forward to the World Test Championship final. The World Test Championship final will be played at Lord’s from June 11-15 against arguably South …

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins
2 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins

India Today  

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has turned his attention to the World Test Championship final after playing a key role in his side's seventh consecutive Test victory. Having played a significant role in South Africa's historic series victories over Australia in 2016-17 and 2017-18, he believes the Proteas have what it takes to upset the odds at the home …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep
2 days, 18 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep

The Hindu  

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite a second-innings resistance from the tourist. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind in the first innings, Pakistan battled to 478 all out but South Africa, which qualified for the World Test Championship final last …

South Africa register emphatic 10-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd Test, win series 2-0
2 days, 18 hours ago

South Africa register emphatic 10-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd Test, win series 2-0

Hindustan Times  

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind on the first innings, Pakistan …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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3 days ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa Masood progressed to a defiant 137 off 232 balls and led …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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3 days ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. South Africa enforced the follow-on after Pakistan collapsed to 194 on a dry wicket in reply to the home team’s massive first innings score …

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test
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3 days ago

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test CE TOWN, - Captain Shan Masood is unbeaten on 137 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa having gone to lunch on 312 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second and final test at Newlands on Monday, but …

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0
3 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0

India TV News  

South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the second and final Test of the series to sweep 2-0. The World Test Championship finalists, South Africa, put Pakistan's second innings fight to bed after a 10-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town. The Proteas chased down a meagre total of 58 without breaking a sweat with Aiden Markram and the …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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3 days, 11 hours ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
3 days, 11 hours ago

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep

Al Jazeera  

South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the cricket series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town. South Africa have wrapped up a 2-0 cricket series win over Pakistan after easing to a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Cape Town despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. Masood will rue the fact his side …

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat
3 days, 11 hours ago

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat

India Today  

Temba Bavuma said that he’s looking forward to South Africa’s high-voltage clash against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After being set a target of 58, the hosts romped home in 7.1 overs to win the two-match series 2-0. South Africa also secured their seventh Test win …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town
3 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC
3 days, 11 hours ago

7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC

India Today  

South Africa, on Monday, confirmed their top spot in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After the drawn Test in August, the Proteas were placed seventh with a point percentage of 26.67. The latest #WTC25 table after West Indies and South Africa play out a draw in Trinidad 🏏 …

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0
3 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominant run in Test cricket with a convincing 10-wicket win over Pakistan in Cape Town, registering their seventh consecutive victory. SA vs PAK Day 4: Updates South Africa beat Pakistan ⚪️ðŸŸâ Davids Beddingham and Aiden Markram wrap it up inside 8 overs and the Proteas take victory here at WSB Newlands Stadium. We also win the …

Australia secure World Test Championship final berth, but a slim chance of elimination remains
3 days, 19 hours ago

Australia secure World Test Championship final berth, but a slim chance of elimination remains

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Australia booked their place in the World Test Championship final with a commanding six-wicket victory over India in Sydney, clinching the five-match series 3-1 on Sunday. Australia secure World Test Championship final berth, but a slim chance of elimination remains The win marked Australia's first Test series triumph over India since 2014-15 and cemented their spot in the …

Double joy as Australia seals WTC final berth; pockets Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years
4 days, 4 hours ago

Double joy as Australia seals WTC final berth; pockets Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years

The Hindu  

Inside the Sydney Cricket Ground, children ran in that fumbling, happy way. Besides defeating India 3-1 to pocket the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia also sealed a berth in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June, later this year. Meanwhile, India, after having qualified twice for the WTC final and suffering losses to New Zealand and Australia respectively in …

With win at SCG and Border-Gavaskar Trophy secured, Australia sets course for World Test Championship final
4 days, 5 hours ago

With win at SCG and Border-Gavaskar Trophy secured, Australia sets course for World Test Championship final

The Hindu  

Inside the Sydney Cricket Ground, children ran in that fumbling, happy way. Beau Webster of Australia celebrates hitting the winning runs during day three of the Fifth Men’s Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Besides defeating India 3-1 to pocket the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia also sealed a berth …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
4 days, 6 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years
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4 days, 7 hours ago

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final
4 days, 7 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final

The Hindu  

Australia defeated India by six wickets and won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 on Sunday and is all but through to the World Test Championship final. The defending champion sits second in the current standings and its win percentage cannot drop below the third-placed team even if it loses 2-0 to Sri Lanka in its forthcoming series. The Pat Cummins-led side …

Australia dump India out by qualifying for WTC final, reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 3-1 series win
4 days, 11 hours ago

Australia dump India out by qualifying for WTC final, reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 3-1 series win

India TV News  

It was one man, who carried India through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India required one big final effort from their saviour Bumrah, who had a legendary series with 32 wickets, having bowled 151.2 overs across five matches. There are a couple of Test assignments still left but the finale has already been decided as Australia will take on South Africa at …

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history
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4 days, 11 hours ago

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history

India Today  

India failed to reach the World Test Championship final for the first time in the history of the competition. WTC 2025 TABLE AFTER INDIA'S SYDNEY LOSS South Africa and Australia qualify for WTC 2025 Final HOW INDIA PERFORMED IN WTC 2023-25 CYCLE India began their cycle with a series win in the West Indies. India then began their final stretch …

Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final
4 days, 11 hours ago

Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final

Al Jazeera  

Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a World Test Championship final against South Africa. Australia have beaten India by six wickets in the fifth Test of their five-match series and won back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. “It’s unreal, it’s been an amazing series,” Australia …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
4 days, 18 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa racked up 615 runs thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s career-best 259 and then reduced Pakistan to 64-3 by stumps on day two of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. The left-hander posted South Africa’s first Test double century in eight years. But he took a back seat when South Africa resumed the day on 316-4 as Kyle Verreynne …

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps
5 days, 2 hours ago

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - HIGHLIGHTS Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, …

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands
5 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominance in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, posting a massive first-innings total of 615 and leaving the visitors reeling by stumps on Day 2. We pick it up tomorrow at 10:30.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/B17ya9ZGjn — Proteas Men January 4, 2025 South Africa added 137 runs in the second session, surging to 566 for 7 …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town
5 days, 11 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

Cricket-'Chuffed' Rickelton seizes opening chance
5 days, 16 hours ago

Cricket-'Chuffed' Rickelton seizes opening chance

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-'Chuffed' Rickelton seizes opening chance CE TOWN, - Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener believes first-innings runs will be vital on the Newlands wicket. South Africa were 316 for four at the close having at …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1
5 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1

The Hindu  

Centuries by Ryan Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma anchored World Test Championship finalist South Africa to an imposing 316 for four against Pakistan in the second Test on Friday. The Pakistan management said in a statement the scans were “sent to specialists in London for further advice on the treatment and time away from competitive cricket.” AS IT HAPPENED: SA …

Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan
6 days ago

Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan CE TOWN -Ryan Rickelton struck a career-best unbeaten 176 and his captain Temba Bavuma scored 106 as South Africa pummelled Pakistan’s seamers at Newlands to finish the first day of the second and final test on 316 for four on Friday. Bavuma scored his fourth test century …

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan
6 days, 11 hours ago

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa enjoyed a commanding start to the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, closing Day 1 at 381/4. South Africa hold upper hand ⚪️ðŸŸâ And that's stumps on Day 1 of the New Years Test. The duo’s partnership put South Africa firmly in control, grinding down Pakistan’s attack. With the second new ball due, Pakistan must regroup and strike …

Cricket News Live Today January 3, 2025: South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Rickleton, Bavuma tons put SA in driving seat, PAK lose Ayub due to injury
6 days, 11 hours ago

Cricket News Live Today January 3, 2025: South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Rickleton, Bavuma tons put SA in driving seat, PAK lose Ayub due to injury

Hindustan Times  

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Cricket News Live Today January 3, 2025: South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Rickleton, Bavuma tons put SA in driving seat, PAK lose Ayub due to injury
6 days, 11 hours ago

Cricket News Live Today January 3, 2025: South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Rickleton, Bavuma tons put SA in driving seat, PAK lose Ayub due to injury

Hindustan Times  

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From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts
6 days, 21 hours ago

From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: It’s not how you start but how you finish that really matters. Led by Jasprit Bumrah, India had pulled off a remarkable win and the words being thrown around about Australia’s performance were “humiliation” and “disintegration”. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir speaks with Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the Test in Sydney. “If someone had said …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Opportunity for redemption as India looks to flip the script in Sydney
1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Opportunity for redemption as India looks to flip the script in Sydney

The Hindu  

A new year with its tidings of hope is the overwhelming theme whenever January chimes in. It is no different this time around, especially for India, as it faces the challenge of altering the script in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Trailing 1-2, the fifth and final Test commencing at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, presents India with an …

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
1 week ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh
1 week ago

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh

The Hindu  

Leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 2-1 while stepping into the fifth and final Test, Pat Cummins is bent upon seizing another triumph. So, it felt like it was time for a freshen up.” There was a worry about Mitchell Starc’s fitness in the lead-up to the fifth Test, but Cummins offered a positive update: “He went off for a …

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale
1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale

India Today  

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale looms at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, India finds itself at a crossroads. Fans hope the team will channel the spirit of the 2021 SCG Test, a masterclass in grit and determination that cemented India’s place in cricketing folklore. Reports of head coach Gautam Gambhir reprimanding players in the dressing room for prioritising …

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf
1 week ago

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf

Deccan Chronicle  

There can be no better time to turn a new leaf than at the start of a new year. Team India, floundering after a great start in winning the opening Test in Perth against the odds, needs to take several hard decisions if it is to justify its standing in world cricket. While their continuing in white ball cricket would …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands
1 week ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format. South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a tense first test in Pretoria and has won its last six red …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
1 week, 1 day ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic
1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic MELBOURNE, - Australia head to the New Year's test in Sydney full of cheer after a brilliant finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and with confidence that pace veteran Mitchell Starc will be fit to bowl in the series finale. Australia snatched a 184-run win in …

Australia almost there, India's outside chance: A look at state of play of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25
1 week, 2 days ago

Australia almost there, India's outside chance: A look at state of play of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : The 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has improved the chances of the Pat Cummins-led Australian side of making it to the World Test Championship 2025 final, with the side now needing just one more Test win away from making it to Lord's next year, according to ICC. Australia almost there, India's …

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life
1 week, 2 days ago

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life

The Independent  

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How India can reach WTC Final: Win at SCG and hope for Sri Lankan series victory or draw against Australia
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

How India can reach WTC Final: Win at SCG and hope for Sri Lankan series victory or draw against Australia

The Hindu  

India may have lost the crucial Boxing Day contest by 184 runs but all is not lost as far as their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final are concerned. To qualify for the final, India must win the last Test of the series against Australia at Sydney, and then hope for a positive result for Sri Lanka …

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