ICC World Test Championship: News
17 Jun 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)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 MathewsOnly 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 RootRevisiting 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 CrawleyZak 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 TeamSL 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 RootJoe 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 RootRevisiting 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 CumminsHas 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 BavumaVictorious 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 TeamICC 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 HazlewoodMitchell 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 MarkramDecoding 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 StarcJasprit 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 McDonaldWill 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 TeamRuthless 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 CumminsThese 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 TeamHow 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 TeamA 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 MarkramDecoding 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 TeamA 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 TeamPresenting 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 BavumaDissecting 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 MarkramWill 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 CumminsWTC 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 CricketDecoding 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 BavumaBavuma 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 StarcMitchell 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 SmithSteve 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 BavumaTemba 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 CumminsPat 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 TeamSouth 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 BavumaGritty 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 StarcTail-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 MarkramThese 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 SteynWho 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.
14 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket TeamWTC final: Rain threatens Lord's as SA seek historic title
The ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's is under the threat of rain on June 14.
14 Jun 2025
Josh HazlewoodPresenting highest 10th-wicket partnerships by visiting pairs at Lord's (Tests)
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have created history in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, London.
14 Jun 2025
Aiden MarkramCan Australia script comeback in WTC final? Daniel Vettori opines
Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori has said that the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's is far from over.
14 Jun 2025
Aiden MarkramWTC final: Aiden Markram joins Bradman, Clarke in elite list
South African cricketer Aiden Markram has made history by becoming the first player from his country to score a century in an ICC tournament final.
13 Jun 2025
Aiden MarkramAiden Markram becomes 3rd batter with century in WTC final
Aiden Markram has entered record books after smashing a solid hundred for South Africa against Australia on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final.
13 Jun 2025
Josh HazlewoodWTC final, Lord's: South Africa are on top of Australia
South Africa are on course to chase down Australia's target of 282 runs in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's.
13 Jun 2025
Aiden MarkramWTC final, Aiden Markram slams his 8th Test century: Stats
South Africa are on the driver's seat in a chase of a 282-run target in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.
13 Jun 2025
Steve SmithWTC final: Australia's Steve Smith dislocates right little finger
In a major setback for Australia in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Steve Smith is likely to miss the remainder of the match after suffering a compound dislocation of his right little finger.
13 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaKagiso Rabada backs fifer with 4/59 in WTC final: Stats
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada made his presence felt across both innings versus Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.
13 Jun 2025
Mitchell StarcMitchell Starc floors SA with 58* in WTC final: Stats
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is a man for the final across formats and once again he has delivered when mattered.
13 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsPresenting captains with most 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket
Veteran Australian pacer Pat Cummins has achieved a major milestone by becoming the third bowler to complete nine five-wicket hauls in Tests as designated captain.
13 Jun 2025
Steve SmithDecoding Australian batters with most Test runs at Lord's
Steve Smith recently became the highest-scoring overseas batter in Test matches at Lord's.
13 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsWTC final: Pat Cummins reacts as Bedingham escapes controversial dismissal
David Bedingham escaped a 'handled the ball' dismissal during the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's.
13 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaBowlers to dismiss Usman Khawaja most often in Tests
In a remarkable display of bowling, South African speedster Kagiso Rabada dismissed Australian opener Usman Khawaja twice in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.
13 Jun 2025
Indian Cricket TeamRevisiting India's bilateral Test assignments in England since 2000
The highly-anticipated five-match Test series between India and hosts England will kick off on June 20.
13 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsWTC final: Captain Pat Cummins sets these records with six-fer
In a historic performance, Australian captain Pat Cummins has become the first captain in history to take five or more wickets in the final of an ICC event.
13 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsWTC final: SA confident of chasing down target versus Australia
South Africa's cricket team is gearing up for a tough chase in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's.
12 Jun 2025
Test CricketWTC final, Lord's: 14 wickets fall on Day 2
For the 2nd successive day in the ICC World Test Championship final, 14 wickets fell as bowlers continued to rule the roost.
12 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsPat Cummins completes 300 Test wickets with 14th five-wicket haul
Australia's captain Pat Cummins has become the eighth Australian cricketer to take 300 Test wickets.
12 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket TeamUsman Khawaja completes 15,000 First-Class runs: Key stats
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has completed 15,000 runs in First-Class cricket.
12 Jun 2025
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma gets to 10,000 First-Class runs: Stats
South African captain Temba Bavuma has completed 10,000 runs in First-Class cricket.
12 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket TeamWTC final: Unprecedented occurrence in England after 145 years
The ongoing ICC World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa has witnessed a unique feat.
11 Jun 2025
Mitchell StarcWTC final, Lord's: 14 wickets fall on Day 1
The first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's was a riveting contest, with 14 wickets falling.
11 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaKagiso Rabada claims his 17th five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats
South African speedster Kagiso Rabada claimed 5/51 against Australia on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's.
11 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaBeau Webster slams 72 against South Africa in WTC final
Australian batter Beau Webster did well for his side on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's.
11 Jun 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith slams his 42nd half-century in Test cricket: Stats
Australian batter Steve Smith played a fine hand for his side on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.
11 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaKagiso Rabada dismisses Usman Khawaja for 6th time in Tests
South African speedster Kagiso Rabada dismissed Australian opener Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final at Lord's.
11 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaKagiso Rabada completes 50 Test wickets against Australia: Key stats
South African speedster Kagiso Rabada has completed 50 wickets against Australia in Test cricket.
11 Jun 2025
Indian Cricket TeamWTC 2023-25: India to earn ₹12.31 crore despite missing final
Despite not making it to the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, Team India will bag a whopping $1.44 million (approximately ₹12.31 crore).
10 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsPat Cummins could become fourth-fastest Australian to 300 Test wickets
The upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground, will see defending champions Australia take on South Africa.
10 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket TeamWTC final: Australia announce Playing XI; Marnus Labuschagne to open
Australia have announced their Playing XI for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's.
10 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa announce Playing XI for WTC final: Details here
South Africa have announced their Playing XI for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, starting June 11 at Lord's.
10 Jun 2025
Kagiso RabadaKagiso Rabada versus Australia in Tests: Decoding his stats
South African speedster Kagiso Rabada is set to feature in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at the iconic Lord's, starting June 11.
10 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket TeamCan formidable Australia defend WTC title vs South Africa? Preview
Australia and South Africa are gearing up for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, scheduled at Lord's from June 11.
10 Jun 2025
Aiden MarkramPat Cummins has dismissed Aiden Markram four times in Tests
The upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground, will see defending champions Australia take on South Africa.
10 Jun 2025
Steve SmithHow Steve Smith has fared against South Africa in Tests
Star Australian batter Steve Smith is set to feature in the impending 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at the iconic Lord's, starting June 11.
10 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa's WTC final dreams: 'Victory can inspire a generation'
Ahead of their 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African cricketers have highlighted the importance of this match for their country.
10 Jun 2025
Test CricketWTC final: Pitch report and key stats of Lord's Stadium
The World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 is all set to be a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Australia.
10 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsPat Cummins owns three Test fifers vs South Africa: Stats
The upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, starting June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground, will defending champions Australia take on South Africa.
10 Jun 2025
Usman KhawajaUsman Khawaja averages 40-plus vs South Africa in Tests: Stats
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja will be instrumental to Australia's plans in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.
10 Jun 2025
Pat CumminsPat Cummins reacts to Team India's absence in WTC final
Australia captain Pat Cummins has welcomed South Africa as his team's opponent in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, starting June 11 at Lord's.
