NEW DELHI: Can South Africa finally shed the “chokers” tag, or will Australia add another ICC trophy to their cabinet? With the World Test Championship (WTC) final set to take place at Lord’s on Wednesday, anticipation is running high.Led by Pat Cummins, Australia are aiming to become the first team to win the WTC title…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Already retired from T20Is following India’s T20 World Cup triumph, and having stepped away from Test cricket ahead of the five-match series in England, the two stalwarts — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — will be seen in action when India tour Australia for a three-match…

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has announced his team’s playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, set to begin on Tuesday, June 11, at Lord’s, according to the ICC website.Former No.1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has been promoted to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja. In the pace department,…

MS Dhoni (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina shared a heartfelt message for his long-time teammate and friend MS Dhoni, who was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.Dhoni, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, became the 11th Indian to receive the prestigious honour during a ceremony held in London on Monday….

Temba Bavuma (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South Africa have unveiled a strong playing XI for their much-anticipated World Test Championship Final clash against Australia in what is being billed as the Ultimate Test. The match begins on Wednesday. Captain Temba Bavuma announced the lineup, which reflects a well-balanced squad packed with depth in both…

South Africa and Australia last met at Lord’s in a Test match over a century ago in 1913 (Image via X/@cric_businessHQ) Australia and South Africa are set to face each other in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Wednesday, marking their first Test encounter in two years….

Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings captain and prolific opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has signed up with Yorkshire County Cricket Club for the remainder of the season, where he will take part in both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup. Notably, batting great Sachin Tendulkar also once represented Yorkshire, making Gaikwad the…

Australia captain Pat Cummins and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma (ICC Photo) As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s from June 11, Pat Cummins’ men arrive in London with a clear mission — to retain the mace they lifted two years…