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A look at top stars of SA's winning ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle

Be it experienced campaigners like skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram or Kagiso Rabada or the generation next of Proteas cricket, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen, several players made notable contributions for Proteas throughout the two years of this cycle. Let us look at several stars from the team throughout the competition:

2025-06-14T16:38:22.983179+00:00 IST

Hayden reflects on Aussie defeats in WTC final

"The legacy of Australian cricket -- its results and performances in ICC events -- shows how much this team thrives on the big stage. I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's; it's been something like 22 years of dominance here," Jio Expert Matthew Hayden said on Cricket Live.

2025-06-14T16:27:49.380873+00:00 IST

BCCI holds 28th Apex Council meeting

The committee will formulate guidelines about such victory celebrations within 15 days.

2025-06-14T16:07:48.408545+00:00 IST

Pietersen hails Markram's WTC title winning ton

Markram's century, Kagiso Rabada's nine wicket-haul and a resilient half-century by skipper Temba Bavuma were the highlights as South Africa secured their first-ever world title in the history of international cricket, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's.

2025-06-14T15:54:01.813865+00:00 IST

"We deserved to get this position...extremely happy": Rabada

The win also marked the end of a long drought for the Proteas on the global stage as they secured their first ICC title since 1998. They last won the ICC KnockOut Trophy.

2025-06-14T15:37:21.953776+00:00 IST

"It’s an honour to lift the cup for everyone back home": Maharaj

n a moment steeped in history and emotion, South Africa lifted their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title at Lord's on Saturday, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy since their 1998 ICC KnockOut win.

2025-06-14T15:36:59.181676+00:00 IST

Temba Bavuma celebrates maiden WTC win with his son

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma was seen celebrating the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) victory with his son after beating Australia by five wickets at the Lord's here on Saturday.

2025-06-14T15:20:06.925061+00:00 IST

ICC approves changes to 2-ball rule in ODIs

The new playing conditions, which were recommended by ICC's men's cricket committee and met the approval of chief executives committee, will come in effect from June 17 in Tests, July 2 for ODIs and July 10 for T20I cricket.

2025-06-14T15:19:21.692968+00:00 IST

Cummins speaks on transition within team after WTC final loss

Cummins' golden run as a captain ended, but it was absolute ecstasy and joy on the other end as Temba Bavuma-led South Africa won their first-ever world title across any form of cricket, beating Australia by five wickets on the back of a masterclass century from Aiden Markram.

2025-06-14T15:05:24.512082+00:00 IST

India's first Mixed Disability cricket team given send-off

In a historic first for inclusive sports, the Indian Mixed Disability Cricket Team is set to play its debut international series at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in England, widely revered as the "Home of Cricket."

2025-06-14T14:39:50.962124+00:00 IST

South Africa chase second-highest runs at Home of Cricket

This is the sixth time SA have successfully chased down a 250-plus target in Tests, their fourth against Australia.

2025-06-14T14:31:07.206945+00:00 IST

Cricket fraternity laud South Africa on maiden WTC triumph

Former South Africa (sa) captain Graeme Smith, Proteas stars and cricketing fraternity congratulated SA as they clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday.

2025-06-14T13:53:04.788279+00:00 IST

"Aiden and Temba didn't give us a chance": Pat Cummins

"Aiden and Temba didn't give us a chance. SA showed why they're here and are deserved winners, they kept themselves in the game throughout," Cummins admitted, praising the opposition's composure.

2025-06-14T13:47:45.718300+00:00 IST

"Found calm in the storm...": Sachin hails Proteas' WTC win

SA ended their 27-year wait for an ICC Trophy since the ICC Knockout 1998, securing their first-ever world title in any format by defeating Australia by five wickets. This was a result of a memorable partnership between centurion Markram and skipper Bavuma, the latter batting despite hamstring issues.

2025-06-14T13:43:31.800419+00:00 IST

"Haven't scored more important runs....": South Africa's Aiden Markram after WTC title-winning century at Lord's

Markram, often hailed as a class talent known for his drives and composure on the pitch, but slammed for his inconsistency, put all the criticism around his place in the side to rest with an ultimate clutch knock for the ages, sealing his side's first-ever world title across any format of the sport, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's.

2025-06-14T13:31:58.146873+00:00 IST

He needs to score a bit more runs: Sourav Ganguly on Shubman Gill

"Shubman needs to score a bit more runs in these conditions when it's seaming and swinging. It is going to be a bit difficult upfront with the new ball. Batting at 100 for 2 and 20 for 4 are two different things, so he has to get the defence right, learn how to leave deliveries outside the off stump," he added.

2025-06-14T12:59:22.325653+00:00 IST

"The sun is on us": SA skipper Bavuma ecstastic following WTC win

Rabada and Markram, two teammates from the 'Class of 2014' which won the U19 World Cup for South Africa, stood out as the main heroes for their sides as a nine-wicket haul from Rabada and a Lord's century from Markram helped Proteas to their first-ever world title, beating Australia by five wickets.

2025-06-14T12:53:14.651427+00:00 IST

Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Proteas for maiden WTC title

With this victory, South Africa has laid their hands on their first-ever world title in international cricket. Also, this is their second ICC trophy after the ICC Knockout 1998.

2025-06-14T12:33:00.849684+00:00 IST

No place for Bumrah-Starc in Williamson, Hayden test playing 11

One of the modern greats, Bumrah, has played 45 test matches for India. The seamer has grabbed 205 wickets at an average of 19.40 and an economy of 2.76. He has 13 five-wicket hauls to his name.

2025-06-14T12:31:06.843392+00:00 IST

Markram masterclass guides SA to WTC title with win for ages

With this victory, South Africa has laid their hands on their first-ever world title in international cricket. Also, this is their second ICC trophy after the ICC Knockout 1998. Also, Cummins' golden run as a captain, which started with the retention of the Ashes series against England and was followed by an incredible WTC mace and 50-over World Cup wins over India, has come to a halt.

2025-06-14T11:50:52.306530+00:00 IST

Ashwin calls for Kuldeep to feature in England Tests

Ashwin was speaking to Revsportz' Boria Majumdar. The first Test of the England tour will kickstart at Leeds from June 20. It will mark the start of India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27.

2025-06-14T11:20:55.594760+00:00 IST