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WTC final on knife's edge after Cummins' 6-wkt burst

WTC final on knife's edge after Cummins' 6-wkt burst

12 Jun 2025 | 11:47 PM

London, June 12 (UNI) The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s remains tantalisingly poised a
fter an action-packed second day that saw bowlers dominate, with both Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada putting on masterclasses for their respective sides.

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Cummins claims 300th Test wicket at Lord’s in WTC final

Cummins claims 300th Test wicket at Lord’s in WTC final

12 Jun 2025 | 10:45 PM

London, Jun 12 (UNI) Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday became the eighth Australian and 22nd bowler overall to claim 300 Test wickets, as he led a devastating bowling performance against South Africa on the second day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

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Bangladesh appoint Mehidy Hasan Miraz versatile all-rounder as ODI captain

Bangladesh appoint Mehidy Hasan Miraz versatile all-rounder as ODI captain

12 Jun 2025 | 8:42 PM

Dhaka, June 12 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz
as the new captain of the men’s ODI team, with the 27-year-old set to lead the side for the next 12 months.

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Smith hails Australia recovery on thrilling first day

Smith hails Australia recovery on thrilling first day

12 Jun 2025 | 1:05 PM

London, June 12 (UNI) Steve Smith is ruing a missed opportunity with the bat but insists Australia have rebounded into a promising position after a late surge of wickets put South Africa on the
ropes at Lord’s.

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Rabada reveals key reason behind Lord's Aussie onslaught

Rabada reveals key reason behind Lord's Aussie onslaught

12 Jun 2025 | 12:49 PM

London, June 12 (UNI) As South Africa’ skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against Australia at Lord’s, the onus with the new ball fell to Kagiso Rabada and the seasoned campaigner took little time to make his mark on the Ultimate Test.

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Ponting lauds Webster's resilience on opening day of WTC25 Final

Ponting lauds Webster's resilience on opening day of WTC25 Final

12 Jun 2025 | 12:44 PM

London, June 12 (UNI) ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on Aussie all-rounder Beau Webster, who came to the rescue in Australia’s first innings of the WTC25 Final.

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Ponting makes bold statement on South Africa pace duo Rabada & Jansen

Ponting makes bold statement on South Africa pace duo Rabada & Jansen

12 Jun 2025 | 12:38 PM

London, June 12 (UNI) ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has hailed Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen as one of the most formidable fast bowling duos in cricket after the pair dominated the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's.

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Rabada floors Aus with fiery spell, SA stumble in reply

Rabada floors Aus with fiery spell, SA stumble in reply

11 Jun 2025 | 11:24 PM

London, Jun 11 (UNI) Kagiso Rabada produced a blistering five-wicket haul as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 before battling through a torrid final session to finish Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on 43 for 4, trailing by 169 runs.

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Labuschagne elevation tactical, says Cummins ahead of Test clash with SAfrica

Labuschagne elevation tactical, says Cummins ahead of Test clash with SAfrica

10 Jun 2025 | 11:52 PM

London, June 10 (UNI) Marnus Labuschagne’s elevation to opener has become the focal point of Australia’s reshuffled batting order, with captain Pat Cummins backing the move as both tactical and timely ahead of their Test clash with South Africa.

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Bavuma defends bold picks as SA back Ngidi, Mulder

Bavuma defends bold picks as SA back Ngidi, Mulder

10 Jun 2025 | 11:47 PM

London, June 10 (UNI) With a place in the final on the line, South Africa have opted for bold, calculated changes, dropping seasoned seamer Dane Paterson in favour of Lungi Ngidi and promoting Wiaan Mulder to a more prominent role in the line-up.

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Australia reveal playing XI for World Test Championship Final

Australia reveal playing XI for World Test Championship Final

10 Jun 2025 | 8:15 PM

London, June 10 (UNI) Australia captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday revealed his side's playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's.

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Bavuma announces Proteas XI for WTC Final 2025

Bavuma announces Proteas XI for WTC Final 2025

10 Jun 2025 | 5:45 PM

London, June 10 (UNI) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday announced the playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia starting on Wednesday.

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England star Amy Jones continues rise in Rankings update

England star Amy Jones continues rise in Rankings update

10 Jun 2025 | 5:39 PM

Dubai, June 10 (UNI) England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones continued her ascent in the latest ICC Women's Rankings update.

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WTC Final is an important step to becoming one of the great Australian teams : Lyon

WTC Final is an important step to becoming one of the great Australian teams : Lyon

10 Jun 2025 | 2:04 PM

London, June 10 (UNI) Nathan Lyon believes the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 represents a significant step in Australia's quest to become one of the all-time great Test teams.

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Mega induction sees seven new names added in ICC Hall Of Fame

Mega induction sees seven new names added in ICC Hall Of Fame

10 Jun 2025 | 1:41 PM

Dubai, June 10 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced seven iconic players in the latest list of additions to the ICC Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.

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