The question arose about Usman Khawaja, who failed to deliver performances in both innings of the WTC final. McDonald said that he doesn't see the end date for Khawaja, considering his preparations. Despite failure at the top in the WTC final, the head coach feels that Usman Khawaja still has a big part to play
Legendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt note to his late father by saying, "...there was a man with a pen and a gentle smile, believing in me before the world did". The 2011 World Cup-winning Team India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared an image with his father, Yograj, who, too, represented the country earlier
Apart from Rohit and Virat, Team India will also miss the services of spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin. Surinder also stated that Pant, who is currently struggling to find himself among the runs, will deliver performances in the longest format of the game
Madan Lal stated that the team as a whole will need to perform, and such a big series cannot be won with just one player performing throughout the series. The former cricketer also heaped praise on lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah and stated that other bowlers will also have to chip in with the ball
Since the appointment of Shubman Gill as Test captain, cricket fans have started drawing comparisons with Rohit Sharma. Clarke stated that the retirements of Rohit and Virat Kohli have left a huge void in the Indian team, but that doesn't mean a new captain is the worst thing for India
Congratulations to South Africa on becoming World Test Champions!
They had a rather easy opponent in the inexperienced Dutch at Adelaide. But SA choked while chasing a gettable 159. They were bundled out for 145
According to an MCC note circulated to member boards by the ICC, it clarified that any fielder making a second contact with the ball after jumping from beyond the boundary must land inside the field of play, or else a boundary will be awarded
Apart from Saikia, the Board’s vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are the other members of the committee which will formulate the guidelines within 15 days
The unofficial game serves as warm-up ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England which commences on June 20
South Africa beat defending champions Australia by five wickets to claim maiden ICC World Test Championship title; skipper Temba Bavuma says team have given fitting reply to critics by ending nation’s 27-year wait for major ICC trophy
“We’ve got a couple of weeks before the first Test in the Windies, so we’ll sit down and have a bit of a think,” he said
South Africa beat defending champions Australia by five wickets to claim maiden ICC World Test Championship title; skipper Temba Bavuma says team have given fitting reply to critics by ending nation’s 27-year wait for major ICC trophy
15 June,2025 08:11 AM IST | London | AP | PTI“We’ve got a couple of weeks before the first Test in the Windies, so we’ll sit down and have a bit of a think,” he said
15 June,2025 08:05 AM IST | London | AFPThe Day 1 highlights showcased an energised Indian squad, with newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill urging his teammates to 'keep our intensity high'
14 June,2025 09:29 PM IST | Beckenham (UK) | mid-day online correspondentUnder the leadership of Temba Bavuma, the Proteas not only ended a 27-year ICC trophy drought but also cemented their status as the third champions in the WTC’s short yet illustrious history
14 June,2025 09:03 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentSouth Africa had long been branded as perennial underachievers on the world stage, with their last major ICC triumph dating back to the 1998 ICC KnockOut, led by Hansie Cronje
14 June,2025 06:37 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Temba Bavuma-led South Africa defeated Australia to clinch their first-ever World Test Championship (WTC) title. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
The WTC final, which began on June 11, lived up to its billing as a high-stakes contest. Australia, the reigning champions and firm favourites, entered the match after a dominant Test cycle
14 June,2025 05:23 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Aiden Markram stood tall on Day 3 with an unbeaten 102, an innings laced with 11 elegant boundaries, including a stylish flick to bring up his hundred
14 June,2025 04:22 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
The day belonged to Aiden Markram and captain Temba Bavuma, who combined for an unbroken 143-run partnership, the highest of the match, to steer their side out of early trouble and into a commanding position
14 June,2025 01:12 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Player of the final Chinmay’s valuable 53 helps MSC Maratha Royals beat Sobo Mumbai Falcons by five wickets to win T20 Mumbai League, but batter regrets not staying at the crease till the end
14 June,2025 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | G Krishnan
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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