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 captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram (Pic courtesy – CSA) South Africa finally laid their ICC ghosts to rest as Aiden Markram produced a majestic 136 to script a five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, sealing the Proteas’ first major global title in…
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 captain Pat Cummins, fourth left, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma in World Test Championship final. (AP) Australia’s unbeaten streak in ICC tournament finals was brought to a halt by South Africa at Lord’s in the 2023-25 World Test Championship final. It is Australia’s only fourth defeat across…
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma of South Africa (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith praised his team’s batting performance against Australia at Lord’s as they moved closer to winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years. With just 69 runs needed for victory in the World Test Championship final,…
WTC Final Host Country: भारतीय क्रिकेट कंट्रोल बोर्ड (BCCI) का वर्ल्ड टेस्ट चैंपियनशिप फाइनल (WTC Final) होस्ट करने का सपना अभी कुछ सालों तक अधूरा रह सकता है. बीसीसीआई को इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट काउंसिल (ICC) की तरफ से बड़ा झटका लग सकता है. WTC की शुरुआत से ही फाइनल मैच इंग्लैंड में ही हो रहे हैं….
South Africa’s Aiden Markram, right, celebrates with batting partner Temba Bavuma after scoring a century on day three of the World Test Championship final (Image via AP /Kirsty Wigglesworth) Aiden Markram vs Australia in the WTC Final (Image via AP /Kirsty Wigglesworth) South Africa’s Aiden Markram, right, celebrates with batting partner Temba Bavuma after scoring…
Jay Shah (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final got a fitting and ceremonial start as ICC chair Jay Shah rang the iconic bell at Lord’s on Wednesday. Calling it a “privilege,” Shah took to the social media platform X to express his honour, writing: “A privilege to ring the…
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) hosted a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate the prestigious induction of MS Dhoni into the ICC Hall of Fame. Dhoni has become the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honour, joining a distinguished group recognised for their extraordinary contributions to the sport. The event at the…
Rajeev Shukla had utmost praise for MS Dhoni after the legend was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame (Image via X/@DDNewslive) Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, drawing widespread acclaim from the cricket community, with BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla leading the tributes by calling…