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ICC World Test Championship: News

23 Jun 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood defends IPL participation following Mitchell Johnson's criticism

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has hit back at former cricketer Mitchell Johnson's criticism of his decision to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) instead of preparing for the ICC World Test Championship final.

23 Jun 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Head wants Australia to move on from WTC final loss

Star Australian batter Travis Head has urged his team to move on quickly from their recent defeat against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final.

20 Jun 2025
Keshav Maharaj

Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Tests, Keshav Maharaj named skipper

South African cricket team captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain.

20 Jun 2025
Mohammed Siraj

Headingley Test: Will rain hamper Day 1 of ENG-IND clash? 

The first Test of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle will be played between India and England at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.

18 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

'Overwhelming': Temba Bavuma on rousing reception at Johannesburg airport

South Africa's national cricket team was given a rousing reception at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

ICC to sanction four-day Tests for smaller nations: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to sanction four-day Test matches for smaller cricketing nations for the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle.

16 Jun 2025
Angelo Mathews

Only four Tests for Sri Lanka! Angelo Mathews slams schedule

Angelo Mathews, the veteran Sri Lanka cricketer, has expressed his disappointment over the quantity of Tests scheduled for his country in the impending ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

16 Jun 2025
Joe Root

Revisiting Joe Root's dominance in 2021-22 India Test series: Stats 

Many eyes will be on Joe Root as England gear up to host India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

16 Jun 2025
Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley averages 38.87 in home Tests: Key stats 

As the highly-anticipated England-India Test series approaches, top-order batsmen from both teams are gearing up for a fierce contest.

16 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL vs BAN, Galle Test: Pitch report and stadium stats

The 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle is set to kick off with the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, starting June 17.

16 Jun 2025
Joe Root

Joe Root finished as top run-scorer in WTC 2023-25: Stats 

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle concluded with South Africa winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years.

16 Jun 2025
Joe Root

Revisiting Joe Root's 121 vs India in 2021 Headingley Test

Joe Root is among the players to watch out for as England prepare to take on India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

16 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

Has Temba Bavuma been Pat Cummins's bunny in Tests? (Stats) 

Australian captain Pat Cummins put on a stellar performance in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's despite his team's five-wicket loss to South Africa.

16 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

Victorious Temba Bavuma clocked these numbers in WTC 2023-25

South Africa have claimed their first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having recently defeated Australia in a high-voltage at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

ICC World Test Championship: Decoding the winners across editions

South Africa won a historic ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Saturday.

15 Jun 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood for 'prioritizing IPL' over WTC

Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson has criticized the team's performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.

15 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

Decoding highest 4th-innings partnerships at Lord's by visiting pairs (Tests)

South Africa claimed a historic victory in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
Mitchell Starc

Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc in WTC 2023-25: Key stats 

Mitchell Starc, Australia's ace pacer, finished as the joint second-highest wicket-taker in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

15 Jun 2025
Andrew McDonald

Will Australia stick with Marnus Labuschagne amid continuous failures? 

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has defended Marnus Labuschagne after his disappointing performance in the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

15 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

Ruthless South Africa have won their last eight Tests: Stats

South Africa won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final after beating Australia at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

These captains trapped their counterparts twice in a Lord's Test

Australian skipper Pat Cummins put up a brilliant show in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, though his side lost by five wickets at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

How South Africa have fared in ICC tournament finals

South Africa won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final after beating Australia at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

A look at highest successful run-chases at Lord's in Tests

South Africa won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final after beating Australia at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

Decoding highest 4th-innings scores for SA batters in Tests

Aiden Markram's stellar performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has propelled South Africa to a remarkable victory over Australia.

15 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

A look at ICC tournament finals lost by Australia (Men's)

South Africa won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final after beating Australia at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Presenting Australia's World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign in stats

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has concluded with a historic finale.

15 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

Dissecting South Africa's victorious 2023-25 WTC campaign in stats

Team South Africa has ended its 27-year-long wait for an ICC trophy by winning the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's.

15 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

Will Australia's batting line-up undergo changes following WTC final loss? 

Australian captain Pat Cummins has hinted at a possible restructuring of the team's batting order.

15 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

WTC 2023-25: A look at top five wicket-takers 

Though Australia fell short against South Africa in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, their captain Pat Cummins finished as the top wicket-taker of the cycle.

15 Jun 2025
Test Cricket

Decoding top 5 run-scorers of WTC 2023-25 cycle

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has come to an end with South Africa clinching their first ICC trophy in 27 years.

14 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

Bavuma owns joint-most wins from first 10 Tests as captain

South Africa's Temba Bavuma made history by helping his side win the ICC World Test Championship honor against Australia in the final at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc finishes as joint-2nd-highest wicket-taker in WTC 2023-25: Stats

Mitchell Starc performed valiantly for Australia in their ICC World Test Championship final versus South Africa at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Steve Smith

Steve Smith avoids surgery on dislocated finger, recovery details here

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation he suffered during the third day of play in the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins said this after WTC final

South Africa claimed victory in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins finishes as the highest wicket-taker in WTC 2023-25

Australian skipper Pat Cummins fought valiantly for his side in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.

14 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa clinch second ICC title with WTC win: Stats

South Africa claimed a historic victory in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

Gritty Temba Bavuma slams 66 in WTC final: Key stats 

South African Test captain Temba Bavuma put up a valiant batting performance in the fourth innings of the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Mitchell Starc

Tail-enders with most 50-plus scores from No.9 or below (Tests)

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has set a new record in Test cricket by scoring a brilliant 58* in the third innings of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

These openers clocked three-plus centuries in 4th innings (Test matches) 

Aiden Markram has etched his name in the history books by scoring a brilliant fourth-innings century in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Dale Steyn

Who is the highest wicket-taker for SA vs Australia (Tests)? 

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been a major force against Australia in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.