South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has called out Pat Cummins-led Australia for using the “chokers” tag in their second innings of…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court discharged a man apprehended last month for a murder in Redfern, Australia, in 2003, saying it was a case of mistaken identity. After considering forensic reports, the court of additional chief judicial magistrate Pranav Joshi noted in his order that the fingerprints of the accused, Mohammed Basheeruddin, 37, did not…
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…
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah hands over the championship mace to South African team players (@JayShah on X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa secured their maiden World Test Championship title by defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Saturday, marking their first-ever world title in international cricket and…
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (right) (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday, successfully chasing down a target of 282 before lunch on the fourth day. Aiden Markram‘s superb 136 and captain Temba Bavuma’s 66 led South Africa to victory,…
Australia’s Steve Smith reacts after getting hurt while fielding on day three of the World Test Championship final. (AP Photo) Australia have been dealt a significant injury blow, with veteran batter Steve Smith suffering a compound dislocation to his right little finger during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s. The injury,…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma not only led South Africa to a historic ICC triumph after 27 years, but he also became the subject of countless memes as fans flooded social media with humorous and heartfelt tributes. The Proteas skipper guided his team…
Keshav Maharaj and Graeme Smith (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: South Africa finally ended their 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, defeating Australia by five wickets in a thrilling World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s on Saturday. The victory sparked emotional scenes, none more poignant than Keshav Maharaj breaking down in tears during a post-match interview…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma at Lord’s cricket ground in London. (AP Photo) Temba Bavuma‘s modest career numbers with the bat may not scream dominance, but his leadership record now speaks volumes. On Saturday, the South African captain extended his unbeaten streak in Test cricket, guiding the Proteas to their first ICC title in 27…
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, left, reacts after bowling a delivery. (AP Photo) Josh Hazlewood‘s incredible record in cricket finals finally met its end at Lord’s on Saturday, as South Africa stunned Australia to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship. The victory handed South Africa their first-ever WTC title and ended Australia’s reign as champions —…