Aiden Markram having a beer with fans after South Africa won the WTC final. Aiden Markram played a pivotal role in South Africa winning the World Test Championship (WTC), beating Australia by five wickets at Lord’s.Markram’s superb 136 will go down as one of the most important knocks in the history of South African cricket….
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram (Pic courtesy – CSA) South Africa finally laid their ICC ghosts to rest as Aiden Markram produced a majestic 136 to script a five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, sealing the Proteas’ first major global title in…
Keshav Maharaj and Graeme Smith (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: South Africa finally ended their 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, defeating Australia by five wickets in a thrilling World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s on Saturday. The victory sparked emotional scenes, none more poignant than Keshav Maharaj breaking down in tears during a post-match interview…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma not only led South Africa to a historic ICC triumph after 27 years, but he also became the subject of countless memes as fans flooded social media with humorous and heartfelt tributes. The Proteas skipper guided his team…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced significant changes to playing conditions in men’s international cricket, with the revised two-ball rule in ODIs and stricter concussion substitute regulations being the big updates. These changes, recommended by the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee, will come into effect from June 17 in Tests, July 2 in ODIs, and…
Australia’s Steve Smith reacts after getting hurt while fielding on day three of the World Test Championship final. (AP Photo) Australia have been dealt a significant injury blow, with veteran batter Steve Smith suffering a compound dislocation to his right little finger during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s. The injury,…
Footwears lie on the ground outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following a stampede. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to formulate standard guidelines for post-match and victory celebrations. On Saturday, June…
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (right) (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday, successfully chasing down a target of 282 before lunch on the fourth day. Aiden Markram‘s superb 136 and captain Temba Bavuma’s 66 led South Africa to victory,…
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah hands over the championship mace to South African team players (@JayShah on X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa secured their maiden World Test Championship title by defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Saturday, marking their first-ever world title in international cricket and…
Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja during the intra-squad game. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan continued his strong form in England with a blazing century for India A against the main Indian Test squad on Day 2 of the ongoing intra-squad warm-up game in Beckenham on Saturday. While the 27-year-old dazzled with a 76-ball…
