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Burden of painful history lifted, Markram masterclass guides SA to WTC tit
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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 an
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WTC final: Starc relishes opportunity to go "back-to-back" at Lord's, Raba
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australia would be aiming to go back-to-back in defending the WTC mace and adding to their rich cricketing legacy, while Proteas will be aiming for their first-ever major title as they lock horns in the 'Ultimate Test' at Lord's from Wednesday onwards.
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WTC final: Task cut out for Rabada, Markram to continue red-hot streak aga
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australia will have a chance to successfully defend the WTC mace in a historic first to keep the Pat Cummins' empire going, while skipper Temba Bavuma will be aiming to add a bright hue of gold besides his nation's rainbow-coloured flag after securing his country a historic world championshi
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History, records don't mean anything... need to play best cricket: Bangar'
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former India coach and cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that South Africa and Australia can't take the World Test Championship final "for granted" despite the impressive record they boast at the iconic Lord's. For Bangar, the only way to lift the mace will be to play their "best cricket".
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Australia favourites to win: Monty Panesar drops massive prediction for WT
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has declared Australia as "favourites" to defend the World Test Championship mace. While looking from the perspective of South Africa, Panesar feels the Proteas have a "great opportunity" to prove that they can take on the "best in the world".
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"Could change landscape of cricket in South Africa": Lungi Ngidi underscor
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Africa's crafty quick Lungi Ngidi hopes to turn his dream into reality by bringing the World Test Championship mace back home, a moment that could change the "landscape in cricket" in his nation.
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Steve Smith vs Kagiso Rabada: A match-defining battle at Lord's during WTC
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia would be aiming to make history, becoming the first-ever side to successfully defend their ICC WTC mace, getting it in 2023 after beating India at The Oval. On the other hand, South Africa would be aiming to secure their first-ever world title in cricket after years of heartbreak i
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"He keeps improving day by day...": Finch on Cummins' captaincy ahead of W
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia would be aiming to defend their ICC World Test Championship mace, when they take on first-time finalists South Africa at Lord's from June 11 onwards, who are eyeing their first-ever ICC major world title win in senior cricket.
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Steve Smith speaks on not touching the bat after CT2025, how Adelaide Test
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Smith, 36, who retired from ODIs after his side's semifinal run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, will be aiming to continue his superb form in whites and hit another century for ages during the title clash for the Test mace on June 11. Having hit a century during 2023 WTC final against I
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Moody backs Australia to defend WTC mace, but issues SA's "genuine threat"
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former cricketer Tom Moody has backed Australia to pip South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which is slated to kick off on Wednesday at Lord's, but cautioned his former side to be wary of Marco Jansen, who will be a "genuine threat."
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WTC final: Big milestones within reach for Australia's Khawaja, Cummins ah
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's. If Australia wants to end the match with their hands on the shiny mace intact, they would need opener Khawaja to give them rock-s
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South Africa has some world-class batters....": Australia's Lyon ahead of
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia will aim to become the first team to defend the ICC WTC mace as the 'Ultimate Test' starts on June 11. Lyon, with 553 Test wickets to his name, heads to the UK as a favourite to dominate at the Lord's, but he does not want his side to underestimate a solid Proteas batting attack, w
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