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Markram, Rabada, Nissanka feature in ICC Men's Player of June nominees
Dubai, July 7: Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada and Pathum Nissanka shine as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday revealed the nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for June 2025.
He is the main dog: SA coach Conrad backs teen star Kwena as frontline bowler during Zimbabwe series
Bulawayo, June 27: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said that young left-arm seamer Kwena Maphaka will be the "main dog" in the bowling department for the national team in the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe in the absence of experienced fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen.
Thank you South Africa....: SA skipper Bavuma thanks fans for warm reception following WTC title win
Johannesburg, June 19: South African skipper Temba Bavuma took to social media on Thursday to thank fans for a warm welcome back home after winning the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Overwhelming, haven't seen people like that before: Temba Bavuma as South Africa's WTC-winning team arrives home
Johannesburg, June 18: South African Test captain Temba Bavuma expressed his delight after reaching home on Wednesday after defeating Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
South Africa WTC final stars soar to new heights in ICC Test rankings
Dubai, June 18: South Africa, still basking in the glory of their World Test Championship (WTC) final triumph against Australia, saw the star-studded group soar to new heights in the latest ICC rankings.
If Bumrah plays four Tests, he can do what Rabada, Cummins did at Lord's, says Harmison
New Delhi, June 17: As Shubman Gill leads a new-look Indian Test team when the five-match series against England begins on June 20, the spotlight will be huge on premier fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah and his ability to tilt results single-handedly in the visitors’ favour under testing conditions.
Will never forget this moment in my life: South African speedster Rabada on WTC win
Johannesburg, June 17: South Africa's superstar Kagiso Rabada hailed his side's ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 victory over Australia as a moment he will never forget, as per a media release from ICC.
I don't see myself as a star: SA speedster Kagiso Rabada after WTC final heroics
London, June 17: South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada doesn't see himself as a star, even though the statistics suggest otherwise, following their historic victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's last week.
I'm willing to give my blood for this team and continue working hard: Kagiso Rabada
London, June 17: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada, who was instrumental in Proteas' five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's last week, said that he is willing to put his body on the line for the tea.
I think its historic, congratulations to them: Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna on Proteas maiden WTC title victory
New Delhi June 14: Former Indian veteran cricketer Surinder Khanna congratulates South Africa for their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title victory over Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday.
Bavuma wants South Africa to carry WTC win momentum to upcoming T20, 50-over World Cups
London, June 14: Following his side's historic ICC World Test Championship win over Australia, South African skipper Temba Bavuma aims to carry his side's outstanding Test form to T20 World Cup next year and eventually the 50-over World Cup at home a year after.
From Bavuma to Jansen, a look at top stars of South Africa's winning ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle
London, June 14: South Africa captured their first-ever world title across all forms of international cricket, beating Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, with several stars stepping up for the rainbow nation throughout the cycle.
Congratulations to South Africa on winning the ICC World Test Championship, says Jay Shah
New Delhi, June 14: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah congratulated the South Africa team for winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship with a five-wicket win over Australia to clinch their maiden title win at Lord's on Saturday.
Proteas Unleashed: Lords of the Lord's!
New Delhi, June 14: South Africa have rewritten history — and finally shattered the dreaded “chokers” tag — with a thunderous victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s. For a team long haunted by heartbreaks and near-misses, this triumph marks their first-ever ICC title in Test cricket — and perhaps their most defining moment.
'The wait has finally ended': Steyn, Anjum congratulate SA on winning WTC final
New Delhi, June 14: Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn and former captain of the Indian women's team, Anjum Chopra congratulated the Temba Bavuma-led side for ending their 27-year-long drought for the ICC title as they defeated Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on Sunday.
We deserved to get this position...extremely happy: Kagiso Rabada on WTC victory
London June 14: Kagiso Rabada delivered a performance for the ages in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, helping South Africa script a memorable five-wicket victory over Australia and clinch their first-ever WTC title. Rabada's fiery spells across both innings proved pivotal, as he finished the match with nine wickets, 5/51 in the first innings and 4/59 in the second, dismantling the Australian batting unit and anchoring South Africa's dominance with the ball.
South Africa chase second-highest runs at Home of Cricket after clinching their maiden ICC WTC title against Australia
London June 14: Second-highest run-chase at the Home of Cricket Lord's, as South Africa (SA) continue thier fine run at the venue, after chasing 282 against Australia to clinch their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets on Saturday.
The sun is on us: SA skipper Bavuma ecstastic following WTC win; hails Markram, Rabada for showing immense character
London, June 14: After his side clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship title, South African skipper Temba Bavuma hailed two of the biggest architects of their win, pacer Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram for showing immense character, even remarking that Rabada would be in the ICC Hall of Fame in a few years.
WTC Final: It's an honour to lift the cup for everyone out here and back home, says Maharaj
London, June 14: After South Africa ended their International Cricket Council (ICC) title drought with a five-wicket win over Australia to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, a teary-eyed left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj said winning the coveted Test mace at Lord’s has been an absolute honour.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Proteas for clinching their maiden WTC title
London June 14: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated Proteas as they clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday.
Burden of painful history lifted, Markram masterclass guides SA to WTC title win over Australia
London, June 14: A masterclass Lord's century from Aiden Markram and phenomenal assists from skipper Temba Bavuma and pacer Kagiso Rabada liberated South Africa from years of knockout stage failures and the much-debated "chokers tag" as they clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday.
WTC Final: Plenty of hard-work to do for Proteas as they aim to chase 282 against Australia
London, June 13: The task is cut out for South Africa. They have to chase down 282 runs to beat Australia and lift the ICC World Test Championship mace, which would be their first major world championship in cricket, and a deep dive into statistics proves that as easy it might sound with over two-and-the-half days worth of action left, Proteas will have to play out of their skins to pull off this chase.
WTC Final: Mitchell Starc's unbeaten fifty powers Australia to set a target of 282 for Proteas
London June 13: Mitchell Starc played one of the innings of his life, which powered Australia to 207/10, leading by 281 at lunch, in the Finals of the World Test Championship against South Africa (SA) at the Home of Cricket Lord's in London on Friday.
Australia's Starc-Hazlewood stitch historic 10th wicket partnership during WTC final against SA
London, June 13: The Australian pair of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood made history on Friday, putting on the joint-highest-ever 10th-wicket partnership in an ICC tournament knockout match.
WTC final: Australia have crafted mental dents in SA's setup by keeping them long on field, says Bangar
New Delhi, June 13: Mitchell Starc’s composed half-century and a gutsy 59-run last-wicket stand with Josh Hazlewood have left South Africa chasing a psychologically daunting target of 282 in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s in London. on Friday
WTC Final: Starc makes 58 as Australia set South Africa a target of 282 for championship win
London, June 13: Mitchell Starc made a vital 58, his first Test fifty since 2019, as Australia set South Africa a challenging target of 282 to win the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final after making 207 in 65 overs of their second innings on day three at Lord’s.
Massive belief in this team: Bedingham describes mood in SA's camp as WTC final heads towards its conclusion
London, June 13: South Africa's David Bedingham exuded "confidence" in the Proteas' ability to gun down whatever target Australia throws at them and assured that they will approach the fourth innings chase with "belief" in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Bedingham confident as South Africa eyes historic run chase in WTC Final
London June 13: South African batter David Bedingham believes momentum is building within the Proteas camp as they gear up for a potential fourth-innings chase in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's, according to the official website of ICC.
The coach asked us whatever we do, to do it with conviction: Proteas seamer Lungi Ngidi
London June 13: After stumps on Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa, at Lord's Proteas seamer Lungi Ngidi believed they were still in the game, the bowlers did well, the coach wanted them to play with conviction, and they aimed to change the game's outcome, after getting bowled out for 138 in the first innings.
Kagiso Rabada surpasses Jacques Kallis to become fifth highest wicket-taker for South Africa across all formats
London June 12: South Africa (SA) seamer Kagiso Rabada surpasses Proteas legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the fifth highest wicket-taker for SA across all formats. He achieved his feat in his recent outing in the Final of the World Test Championship 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Thursday.
WTC Final: At Tea, Australia lead by 106 after bowling out South Africa for 138; Cummins stars with 6/28
London June 12: After a ruthless bowling display that saw South Africa bowled out for just 138, Australia went into Tea at 32/2, holding a 106-run lead on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on Thursday.
WTC Final: Australia's lead surge to 100 despite Rabada's double strikes at tea
London, June 12: Despite Kagiso Rabada striking twice, Australia managed to take their lead past 100 after reaching 32/2 in 12 overs at tea on day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's on Thursday.
'Glenn McGrath was also exactly same at Lord's...: Ponting hails Rabada's fifer in WTC final
London, June 12: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauded South African pacer Kagiso Rabada for his five-wicket haul at Lord's during the day one of ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.
Hayden feels SA need to show more intent with bat during WTC final day 2 against Australia
London, June 12: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden said that South Africa will have to come out with more intent while batting on the second day of their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's.
WTC Final: 'Once he senses opportunity, goes for the kill', Steyn hails Rabada's impact on opening day
London, June 12: Former South Africa fast bowling great Dale Steyn lavished praise on Proteas' pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada for his scintillating bowling show on the opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's, saying once the right-armer gets an opportunity, he bags the wicket.
'To be named in that list of bowlers is special': Rabada on surpassing Allan Donald
London, June 12: South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who leapfrogged legendary Allan Donald as the fourth-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in Tests, said he feel special to be listed among the greats.
Webster reflects on gritty knock under pressure as Australia fight back in WTC final
London, June 12: Beau Webster played a crucial counter-attacking innings under pressure to help Australia recover from early trouble on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 against South Africa at Lord's. Walking in with his team in a precarious position at 67/4, Webster showcased composure and intent, scoring a vital 72 off 92 balls, an innings laced with 11 boundaries.
212, we'd take that: Rabada reflects on missed opportunity but satisfied with Day 1 effort at Lord's
London, June 12: As Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's, the responsibility of leading the attack with the new ball fell to Kagiso Rabada. And the experienced pacer wasted no time in making an impact on the ultimate stage, as per the official website of ICC.
He's always at you: Steve Smith praises Rabada's relentless skill after five-wicket haul in WTC final
London, June 12: Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith heaped praise on South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada after his five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's. Rabada ran through the Australian batting line-up with figures of 5/51, helping bowl out the opposition for 212 in the first innings.
WTC Final: Fast bowlers give Australia the edge on day one despite Rabada's fifer
London, June 11: Australia's fast bowlers were at their accurate best as they reduced South Africa to 43/4 in 22 overs at stumps on Day One of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s ohere n Wednesday.