South Africa, WTC final
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South Africa win WTC to land 1st major title
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Andrew McDonald commented on Marnus Labuschagne's thin run of form, stating the importance of his experience to an Australian team that is ageing.
Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.
Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson did not mince his words as he questioned pacer Josh Hazlewood prioritising IPL and RCB over preparing for WTC Final.
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India Today on MSNMitchell Johnson questions Josh Hazlewood for prioritising IPL after WTC final lossFormer Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has questioned Josh Hazlewood for prioritising the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of national commitments after loss in the WTC final.
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Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.
Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie. Smith was hurt at first slip trying
Following decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South African cricket sits on the cusp of a first major triumph with 69 runs needed to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday.
Pakistan finished rock bottom of the 2025 WTC standings and but will be looking at their home fixtures against South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand and fancying their chances. Back-to-back tours of West Indies and England in mid-2026 won't be an easy assignment.