WTC Final: Matthew Hayden criticises South Africa’s approach, says they need to show more intent on Day 2 against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: Matthew Hayden criticises South Africa’s approach, says they need to show more intent on Day 2 against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma, and David Bedingham (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden commented on day one of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s between Australia and South Africa, emphasizing that the Proteas need to show more batting intent on day two. Australia finished at 212 all out while South…

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

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

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…

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South Africa’s Road to WTC Final: Proteas eye long-awaited ICC glory | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa’s Road to WTC Final: Proteas eye long-awaited ICC glory | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Australia akipper Pat Cummins (Pic credit: CSA) South Africa’s red-ball resurgence reaches its most significant chapter yet as they gear up to face defending champions Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s from June 11. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas are determined to end a…

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Tristan Stubbs: South Africa’s Potential X-factor in WTC Final, Says Mathew Hayden | Cricket News – Times of India

Tristan Stubbs: South Africa’s Potential X-factor in WTC Final, Says Mathew Hayden | Cricket News – Times of India

Tristan Stubbs of South Africa Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has identified South African cricketer Tristan Stubbs as a potential game-changer in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s from June 11-15, comparing his playing style to former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.Stubbs recently played at number…

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Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: AB de Villiers urges Proteas batter to respect bowlers at Lord’s | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: AB de Villiers urges Proteas batter to respect bowlers at Lord’s | Cricket News – Times of India

AB de Villiers (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Prior to the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, AB de Villiers, the former South African batter, has advised the Proteas batting lineup to maintain consistent respect for bowlers throughout all stages of the match at Lord’s.The upcoming one-off Test match from June…

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Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Tom Moody predicts winner, says ‘winning mentality is ingrained in them’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Tom Moody predicts winner, says ‘winning mentality is ingrained in them’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins of Australia (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Tom Moody, the former Australian cricketer, asserts that Australia’s success in high-stakes matches has been consistent across generations, demonstrating exceptional performance levels ahead of their World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.The ICC’s prestigious mace will be contested between South Africa and Australia…

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How Kagiso Rabada avoided doping ban to return swiftly for IPL 2025 – The Times of India

How Kagiso Rabada avoided doping ban to return swiftly for IPL 2025 – The Times of India

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI According to South African newspaper Rapport, pacer Kagiso Rabada‘s legal team helped him to get away with a length ban after traces…

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‘I am deeply sorry’: Kagiso Rabada provisionally banned for use of recreational drug | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘I am deeply sorry’: Kagiso Rabada provisionally banned for use of recreational drug | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kagiso Rabada (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: South Africa and Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has been provisionally suspended following the use of a recreational drug, the cricketer confirmed in a statement on Saturday.“As has been reported, I recently returned to South Africa from participating in the IPL for personal reasons. This was due to…

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Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa’s dismal record in ICC ODI tournament semi-finals continues | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa’s dismal record in ICC ODI tournament semi-finals continues | Cricket News – The Times of India

South Africa players stand for their national anthem before the start of the Champions Trophy semi-final match against New Zealand. (AP/PTI) South Africa were beaten by 50 runs in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy by New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday. In the process, Proteas’ dismal record in knockout stages of big-ticket ODI tournaments…

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