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ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: League stage recap, road to final
New Delhi, February 11: The league stage of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 concluded with Australia securing a historic series victory in the subcontinent, defeating Sri Lanka by nine wickets. With this triumph, Australia sealed their spot in the final, where they will face South Africa at Lord's in June. According to ICC, let's look at how each team fared in this cycle.
Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....: Tim Paine
Melbourne, February 4: Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface.
Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was born a cricketer, reminisces getting first glimpse of his hand-eye coordination
Galle, January 29: Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder.
I find quite stunning....: Gilchrist hails Smith's journey from leg spinner to batter with 10,000 Test runs
Galle, January 29: Former Australian batter Adam Gilchrist hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing 10,000 Test runs, calling him a "master craftsman" and expressing admiration for his journey from a leg spinner to a top-class batter.
Tickets set to go on sale as Cummins, Bavuma appreciate fan support for ICC World Test Championship Final
London, January 29: Australia captain Pat Cummins and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma have expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans after securing their spots in this year's ICC World Test Championship Final. With anticipation building, tickets for the highly awaited showdown are set to go on sale this week.
Multan Test: West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite wins toss; opts to bat first against Pakistan
Multan, January 25: West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Pakistan in the second and final Test of the two-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Sri Lanka adds extra ODI to Australia's upcoming tour schedule
Colombo, January 15: The Sri Lanka Cricket Board, in coordination with Cricket Australia, has announced the addition of an extra ODI to Australia's upcoming tour schedule, as per ICC.
Pakistan tour 'a new opportunity' for Windies; Coley and co eye first series win since 1990
Islamabad, Jan 8: As the West Indies prepare for a two-match Test series against Pakistan, Test coach Andre Coley views it as an opportunity to finish his tenure on a high note. This series, commencing on January 17 in Karachi, serves as a chance for the Caribbean side to build momentum and address longstanding challenges in unfamiliar conditions.
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against South Africa in Cape Town Test
Cape Town, January 7: After losing the two-match Test series 0-2 against South Africa, the Pakistan cricket team was penalised 25 per cent of their match fee owing to a slow-over rate in the last match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town.
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in second Test vs South Africa
Dubai, Jan 7: Pakistan have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town.
Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Dane Paterson nominated for December's Player of the Month award
Dubai, January 7: Australia skipper Pat Cummins, star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and South Africa right-arm seamer Dane Paterson have been nominated for the December's Player of the Month award on Tuesday following their exceptional performance for the national team throughout the month.
Hazlewood likely to be ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to calf injury
Sydney, January 7: Australian selectors are likely to leave out pacer Josh Hazlewood from the squad touring Sri Lanka for the team's last ICC World Test Championship assignment next year.
Cummins-led Australia right up there as one of the best teams: Hussey
New Delhi, Jan 6: Former Australia batter Mike Hussey believes the Pat Cummins-led Test team is right up there as amongst the best sporting teams in the country. Beating India 3-1 to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade has meant Australia are in possession of every bilateral series win, including the 2023 World Test Championship mace.
Rickelton, Verreyne help South Africa solidify grip over Pakistan in 2nd Test
Cape Town, January 4: A historic double ton by Ryan Rickelton and an attacking century from wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreyne helped South Africa strengthen their grip on the second Test against Pakistan on Saturday, with pacers taking some early wickets to end the second day on a dominant note.