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ICC WTC 2025 Final: South Africa's road to the final vs Australia

The Proteas had only two wins in hand after their first six matches of the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle, but they made a dream comeback and went on to win all six of their remaining Tests

South Africa announces playing 11 for ICC WTC 2025 final vs Australia

Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be the three pacers for the Proteas, while Keshav Maharaj will be the lone spinner in the squad

Australia announces playing 11 for WTC 2025 final; Cameron Green included

In a notable tactical move, Australia will promote Marnus Labuschagne to partner Khawaja at the opening slot

Australia's experience in England will help them in WTC final: Harbhajan

Aakash Chopra believes Pat Cummins stands out not only for his bowling but for his all-round influence, while Harbhajan Singh highlights Australia's composure and depth

We need to look at this week as celebration piece: Lyon ahead of WTC final

Nathan Lyon said he views the ICC World Test Championship final not just as a title decider, but another rung in Australia's climb toward all-time greatness

Matthew Hayden picks Stubbs as South Africa's X-Factor for WTC Final

Matthew Hayden, speaking during an interaction with Star Sports, praised Stubbs for his natural flair and match-winning abilities.

AUS vs SA, WTC Final: AB de Villiers' golden advice for Test batters

The unpredictable nature of Lord's and the ever-present movement off the surface require players to approach their innings with caution and respect.

Khawaja, Cummins on verge of creating history vs Proteas in WTC 2025 final

Captain Pat Cummins is just six wickets shy of reaching the 300 mark in Tests, a feat achieved by only seven Australians so far

South Africa will bring fight to Australia in WTC 2025 final: Nathan Lyon

The veteran off-spinner noted that the challenge will be compounded for Australia by unfamiliar conditions in England and the use of the Dukes ball

Australia becomes even stronger whenever they play in ICC events: Tom Moody

"There's something about ICC events that brings the best out of Australia," Moody said

Root to Jaiswal: Top run-getters in World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle

The breakout star of the cycle, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal, amassed 1,798 runs in just 19 Tests, averaging 52.88

It's our collective dream to lift the WTC 2025 trophy: Aiden Markram

Proteas eye history as they gear up for WTC Final clash against Australia next week at iconic Lord's Stadium

Youngsters can be the key for Proteas in WTC final vs AUS: Keshav Maharaj

Maharaj, one of the few seasoned campaigners in the South African squad, believes that the role of the experienced players has been to guide and support the younger ones

Glenn Maxwell announces his ODI retirement, prioritizes T20 future

The dynamic right-hander, known for his explosive batting and handy off-spin, played 149 ODIs for Australia.

ICC chief Jay Shah announces increased winner's purse for WTC 2023-25 cycle

he updated prize purse is not only for the finalists, as all the other eight teams will also earn significantly more than in the previous two editions

List of Aussie cricketers who will return on IPL 2025 resumption on May 17

Pat Cummins and Travis Head, both key members of Sunrisers Hyderabad's squad, have agreed to complete the final two SRH matches before flying back home.

South Africa announce squad for WTC 2025 final vs Australia at Lord's

Pace ace Kagiso Rabada makes a timely return to the squad after serving a one-month suspension following a doping violation.

Australia announce Test squad for WTC final 2025 vs South Africa at Lord's

All-rounder Cameron Green returned to the Australian squad after missing the five-match Test series against India due to injury. The WTC final is set to begin on June 11.

Virat Kohli, the most Australian non-Aussie cricketer ever: Greg Chappell

Australian batting great Greg Chappell feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement "marks the end of a thunderous era" in which he managed to "eclipse" the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of making a cultural and psychological impact on India's cricketing identity. Writing in his column for 'ESPNCricinfo', Chappell, a former India head coach said Kohli's over a decade long career in the format that began in 2011, was a "reign forged in grit, fire, and audacity." "It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India's cricketing identity," Chappell wrote. "Kohli, the incandescent heart of Indian cricket for over a decade, did not just score runs. He redefined expectations, challenged conventions, and symbolised the self-assured, unapologetic India of the 21st century," he added. The 36-year-old Kohli announced his retirement on Monday, declaring that

Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill spared jail time over supplying cocaine

Former Australian Test bowler Stuart MacGill was spared jail time and given a community service order when he appeared in court on Friday for sentencing over supplying cocaine. MacGill was convicted of supplying drugs for a deal between his regular supplier and his brother-in-law in April 2021. He appeared at Downing Centre District Court where a statement from former Test captain Steve Waugh supported his former colleague. MacGill was sentenced to an intensive corrections order of one year and 10 months. MacGill must complete 495 hours of community service work and undergo drug testing as part of the order, in lieu of a prison term. The former legspinner, who began using cocaine after he retired from cricket, was found guilty in March of supplying an indictable quantity of the drug. A jury determined the 54-year-old MacGill knew about the deal between his regular dealer and his brother-in-law but was oblivious to the fact a one-kilogram (2.2-pound) brick was changing hands. He was