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  South Africa announce squad for tri-series against Zimbabwe, New Zealand; several seniors rested

  Cricket | July 13, 2025 18:15 IST

  South Africa have announced their squad for the tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand, starting July 14. Several senior cricketers have been rested for workload management. Rassie van der Dussen has been handed the captaincy baton.

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  Trump administration pressures 36 nations to tighten travel vetting or face US ban

  World | June 18, 2025 7:06 IST

  The Trump administration has warned 36 countries—most of them African—to improve their travel vetting systems or face a US travel ban. The countries have until Wednesday to commit, and 60 days to take action or risk joining the existing travel ban list, which currently includes 12 nations.

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  South Africa shatter Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood's streak to claim WTC glory

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 21:38 IST

  South Africa ended a 27-year ICC title drought with a record 282-run chase in the WTC Final, breaking Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins’ unbeaten final records. Markram’s 136 and Bavuma’s 66 sealed a five-wicket win over Australia in a historic Lord’s clash.

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  How many teams have defeated Australia in ICC finals after South Africa's WTC win?

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 21:18 IST

  Australia lost their first ICC final after 15 years as South Africa defeated them in the WTC 2025 final at Lord's. Here is a list of teams that have defeated the mighty Aussies in the ICC finals in senior men's cricket.

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  Keshav Maharaj in tears after 27-Year wait ends for South Africa with WTC final win: WATCH

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 20:03 IST

  Keshav Maharaj broke down in tears as South Africa won the 2025 WTC Final, ending a 27-year ICC title drought. Grateful to fans, he called it a “stepping stone” for future success. Marco Jansen admitted nerves but was thrilled the team got the job done.

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  How much prize money did South Africa, Australia, India and others bag in WTC 2023-25?

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 20:30 IST

  South Africa won the WTC 2025 final after defeating Australia in the final by five wickets. The Proteas chased down 282 in the final to lift their maiden ICC trophy after their 1998 Knockout trophy win. Check how much prize money each team won during the 2023-25 cycle.

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  South Africa break India's 14-year-old world record to win WTC final against Australia

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 23:50 IST

  South Africa chased 282 to beat Australia in the WTC Final, breaking India’s 14-year-old ICC final chase record. Aiden Markram starred with 136 and was named Player of the Match as the Proteas claimed their maiden ICC title in 27 years at Lord’s.

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  South Africa break ICC curse with WTC final win against Australia

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 18:12 IST

  South Africa ended a 27-year ICC title drought with a stunning WTC Final win over Australia at Lord’s. Aiden Markram’s brilliant century and Bavuma’s gritty 66 helped chase 282, after Rabada and Ngidi led a second-innings bowling fightback.

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  Matthew Hayden slams 'defensive effort' of Australia in WTC final against South Africa

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 15:57 IST

  Former cricketer Matthew Hayden slammed Australia for their defensive effort in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. He noted that after picking up two wickets in the fourth innings, Australia didn't close in and put more pressure on the Proteas.

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  'Took away the fear of failure' - Wiaan Mulder notes as South Africa set for WTC win

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 23:51 IST

  South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder reflected on their phenomenal comeback in the fourth innings of the World Test Championship final against Australia. The Proteas need 69 runs more to win the WTC final against Australia.

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  Temba Bavuma scripts history, matches Inzamam-Ul-Haq in elite Test list

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 22:42 IST

  South Africa captain Temba Bavuma matched Inzamam-ul-Haq in the elite Test list with a sensational performance at the Lord's in the World Test Championship finale against Australia. Courtesy of his half-century and Markram's century, the Proteas are in the hunt.

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  Why did Steve Smith leave field on Day 3 of WTC final vs South Africa?

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 20:31 IST

  Star Australia batter Steve Smith has injured his little finger on the right hand and had to leave the field immediately on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. He was replaced by Sam Konstas in the field.

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  WTC Final: Australia, South Africa players wear black armbands paying tribute to Ahmedabad tragedy

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 16:02 IST

  Both Australia and South African players, along with the umpires, wore black armbands on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at Lord's. The players and the match officials paid tribute to the 241 lives lost in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

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  Usman Khawaja equals 137-year-old unwanted record with duck in WTC final vs South Africa

  Cricket | June 11, 2025 18:03 IST

  Usman Khawaja equalled a 137-year-old unwanted record with a duck against South Africa in the World Test Championship final at the iconic Lord's. He joined Sammy Jones with a 20-ball duck and stands third on the list.

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  WTC 2025 final: South Africa opt to bowl first after winning the toss, hope to limit Australia early

  Cricket | June 11, 2025 14:57 IST

  With South Africa taking on Australia in the summit clash of the World Test Championship at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London, it was the Proteas who won the toss, and skipper Temba Bavuma opted to bowl first against Pat Cummins' men.

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  What if WTC final between Australia and South Africa ends in draw?

  Cricket | June 10, 2025 14:22 IST

  South Africa will play Australia in the World Test Championship 2025 finale at the iconic Lord's. However, what if the match ends in a draw or the weather plays spoilsport? Here's everything you need to know about the WTC final.

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  Youngsters in South Africa team don't deserve the chokers tag, says Mark Boucher

  Cricket | June 07, 2025 23:54 IST

  Mark Boucher wants the cricket experts and the fans not to call the current bunch of cricketers 'chokers'. Notably, the Proteas will soon play Australia in the World Test Championship finale and ahead of that, Boucher asked not to put them under extra pressure.

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  'Two best bowling attacks going at each other' - Nathan Lyon previews WTC final against South Africa

  Cricket | June 07, 2025 16:50 IST

  Nathan Lyon previewed the World Test Championship final, which will be played between Australia and South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's. The spinner backed Australia's experience while noting that both teams have a strong bowling unit.

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  AB de Villiers backs South Africa to go all the way ahead of World Test Championship 2025 final

  Cricket | June 07, 2025 11:55 IST

  Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers took centre stage and talked about how he is confident that South Africa can defeat Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final at the Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11.

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  South Africa name five uncapped players for two-match Test series against Zimbabwe

  Cricket | June 06, 2025 19:43 IST

  South Africa have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe. Five uncapped players have been called up for the series as the seniors have been handed a break.