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Milestone watch for key South African stars ahead of World Test Championsh
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Africa, after years of heartbreaks and disappointing exits in ICC tournaments' knockouts and finals, would be aiming to secure their first major trophy at Lord's after beating Australia. For that purpose, it is important that their frontline batters, skipper Temba Bavuma and Markram, a
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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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A winless streak, subcontinent glory, stars discovered: A look back at Sou
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
They overcame an indifferent start to this cycle of the World Test Championship, wherein they lost three of their first four Tests, and went on to deliver a consistent string of results to top the World Test Championship standings with eight wins. Earlier in May, South Africa named a strong
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"Not looking that far ahead...": Steve Smith on 2027 Test tours to England
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Smith's current focus however, would be continuing his red-hot run of form in white clothing during the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's from June 11 onwards. Having slammed four centuries across his last five Tests against India and Sri Lanka, plenty is expec
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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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"Would be hugely proud to represent the country....": Australia's Webster
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Webster made a fine impression in his game, delivering quality overs of pace and spin and playing fine knocks of 57 and 39* during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India at Sydney and hitting the runs that sealed Australia's first series win against India in Tests since 2014.
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Hazlewood confident ahead of WTC final return
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Josh Hazlewood believes he's in the best rhythm of his career as he targets a return to Australia's Test XI for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's. After battling a series of injuries in recent years, the veteran seamer is aiming to fill one o
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Mark Boucher handpicks two youngsters who can be key to SA's success in WT
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Proteas head coach Mark Boucher believes that if South Africa can gun down the reigning World Test Champions, Australia, it could mark the beginning of a new era. He also identified two youngsters who could be the key to their success in the upcoming final at Lord's.
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"Kuldeep has skills to be successful in England": Bharat Arun backs wrist
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the all-important five-match Test series taking place in England from June 20, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has backed left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, saying the wrist-spinner can be a key weapon in English conditions.
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"Connection that Australia naturally has...,": Hayden weighs in on WTC fi
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former opener Matthew Hayden has advocated for Australia's success over South Africa in the World Test Championship final, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the iconic Lord's.
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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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