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Aiden Markram announced ICC Men's Player of the Month for June
Dubai, July 14: South Africa right-hand batter Aiden Markram was announced the Player of the Month for June on Monday following his all-round performance in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at 'Home of Cricket', Lord's for which he also won the Player of the Match award, as per the ICC media release.
Aiden Markram bags ICC Player of the Month award for June after WTC Final heroics
Dubai, July 14: South Africa batter Aiden Markram has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2025, thanks to his crucial all-round display in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s.
'I don't really feel pain, got a lot of movement now': Smith provides injury update ahead of second Test vs WI
Barbados, June 30: Australia batter Steve Smith is confident he will be fit to return from injury for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada after he ventured to a baseball field for his first hit since suffering the injury in the World Test Championship final.
I haven't seen any of that: Hazlewood responds to Mitchell Johnson's harsh criticism after WTC loss
New Delhi June 23: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood and spinner Nathan Lyon responded to ex Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson's harsh criticism of the team's bowling attack following their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) loss and Hazlewood defended his move to play in the Indian Premier Leagur (IPL) days before the marquee clash against South Africa.
Travis Head urges Australia to move on from WTC Final defeat ahead of West Indies Series
Melbourne, June 23: Australia batter Travis Head has called on his teammates to swiftly put their recent ICC World Test Championship Final loss to South Africa behind them, as they prepare to kick off a new cycle against the West Indies in Barbados.
There's added motivation to go out there and play well: Head ahead of Windies Tests
Bridgetown, June 23: After a setback in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's, Australia batter Travis Head said the team has extra motivation to do well in the upcoming three-match Test series against West Indies starting on Wednesday.
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.
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 hope coach sees me in that position: Mulder on No.3 Test spot in Proteas' line-up
New Delhi, June 17: Proteas allrounder Wiaan Mulder said he is keen to cement the No.3 Test spot in the Proteas' line-up after a decent impression when batting at the first drop in the Proteas triumphant ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final last week.
To be able to stand up....: Ponting speaks on Markram's WTC title-sealing century for South Africa
London, June 16: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting hailed Aiden Markram's title-sealing century against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, saying that it is up there with the finest tons scored during the tournament finals.
Ex-Aussie skipper backs Khawaja, Labuschagne despite WTC final failure, says quality players cannot be dumped
Melbourne, June 16: Former Australian skipper Tim Paine has backed under-fire top-order batters Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne, saying that players like them cannot be "dumped" after one bad Test, and he sees them doing well during the tour of West Indies starting from June 25 onwards.
'Going to be a nightmare...': Ian Healy slams Aussie veterans' performances in WTC final
New Delhi, June 16: Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy was left displeased over Australia’s most experienced players not stepping up in the World Test Championship Final defeat to South Africa, saying that it’s bound to be a nightmare when people are limping to the end of their careers.
Australia head coach McDonald mulls top-order changes after WTC final loss to South Africa
London, June 15: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship (WTC) final defence against South Africa at Lord's.
McDonald hints at top-order changes for Australia after WTC final loss
New Delhi, June 15: After suffering a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, head coach McDonald has hinted at making changes to their top-order when they start their new cycle in the West Indies.
Records galore at Lord's after South Africa lifts maiden ICC title
London, June 15: South Africa's first ICC title since 1998, breaking the 28-year-long jinx, a 5-wicket triumph in the World Test Championship final against Australia triggered several records to be toppled at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's.
Australia's Steve Smith provides injury update, shares his love-hate relationship with Lord's
London, June 15: Australia's batting maestro Steve Smith provided an update on the injury he sustained on his finger during their World Test Championship final defeat against South Africa at Lord's.
Little bit of wait and see...: Cummins provides update on Steve Smith's injury
London, June 14 ;: Following his side's loss in the ICC World Test Championship final, Australian skipper Pat Cummins provided an update on Steve Smith's injury, saying that it is "a little bit of a wait and see".
Just trying to embrace and acknowledge what we've just done: Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma reflects on maiden WTC title victory
London June 14: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma reflected on his reaction after wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne smashed the winning runs to defeat Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2025 by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday, according to a release from the ICC.
It would be great to not hear it: Aiden Markram on getting rid of chokers tag
London, June 14: Aiden Markram hopes South Africa's ICC World Test Championship Final win over Australia has silenced any doubters and consigned their 'chokers' tag to history, according to a release from ICC.
Temba Bavuma makes history with unmatched Test captaincy record
London, June 14: Temba Bavuma has etched his name into the record books, becoming the most successful captain in Test cricket after 10 matches. With nine wins and one draw, no other skipper has enjoyed a better start in the format, as per Widen.
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.
I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's: Matthew Hayden reflects on WTC Final defeat
London June 14: Former Australia legendary batter Matthew Hayden reflected on Aussie defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, against South Africa at the Home of Cricket Lord's on Saturday and said "I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's."
ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulates South Africa on its maiden WTC title
London June 14: ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulated the South Africa team after they defeated Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, by five wickets to clinch their maiden WTC title at Lord's on Saturday.
'May be able to play with it in a couple of weeks': Smith reveals plans to return to action after finger injury
London, June 15: Australian veteran batter Steve Smith, who picked up a finger injury during the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia, provided a prognosis surrounding his return to international cricket and remain hopeful to feature in Australia's upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean.
Probably the best innings any South African batter has ever played in Test cricket, says Pietersen on Markram's knock
London, June 14: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen lauded Aiden Markram’s masterly 136, playing a big part in South Africa winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship, saying that it was the finest innings ever played by a South African batter in Test cricket.
'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.
Best innings played by a South African in Tests...: Pietersen hails Markram's WTC title winning ton
London, June 14: Legendary England batter Kevin Pietersen hailed Aiden Markram's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title-sealing century at Lord's against Australia, calling it the "best innings played by a South African in Test match cricket".
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.
WTC Final: Father's Day comes early for Bavuma as SA skipper celebrates landmark title win with son
London June 14: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma was seen celebrating the victory of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, with his son, after beating Australia by five wickets at the Lord's here on Saturday.
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.
Aiden Markram: Three career-defining championship clashes of South Africa's 'Man for the Finals'
London, June 14: South African Aiden Markram played an innings of a lifetime at the World Test Championship final at Lord's, justifying years of backing despite patches of inconsistency.
Australia skipper Cummins speaks on transition within team, Aiden's masterclass ton after WTC final loss
London, June 14: Following his side's loss in the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa, Australian skipper Pat Cummins opened up on the loss and discussed a potential transition within the team heading into the next WTC cycle from 2025-27.
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.
Haven't scored more important runs....: South Africa's Aiden Markram after WTC title-winning century at Lord's
London, June 14: Following a masterclass knock which sealed the ICC World Test Championship title for his side, South African batter Aiden Markram expressed that his century is the most important runs he has ever scored for his country and highlighted how special it was to play the final at Lord's.
Aiden and Temba didn't give us a chance: Pat Cummins as South Africa lift first WTC title
London, June 14: In a historic triumph at Lord's, South Africa sealed their first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating defending champions Australia by five wickets. The victory not only secured their maiden WTC crown but also marked their first ICC title since 1998, ending a 27-year wait on the global stage.
WTC Final: If we batted another session, the conditions would've helped us a little more, says Cummins
London, June 14: After Australia’s quest to retain their International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship title ended in a five-wicket defeat to South Africa at Lord’s, skipper Pat Cummins said things would have been different for his team if they had batted for another session in the one-off important clash.