Ponting believes Test snub is inspiring Iyer to perform

The duo get the chance to go one better this year against Royal Challengers Bangalore, with Iyer’s match-winning innings of 87* from just 41 deliveries against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday helping the Kings earn their place in the final in what is Ponting’s first year as coach of the franchise. Iyer scored 243 runs … Read more

Rickelton ready to shine in World Test Championship Final

This will be the first time many members of the Proteas squad, including Rickelton, will get the chance to play a Test match at Lord’s. However, the significance of competing for the ICC World Test Championship mace outweighs any pressure that comes with the historic borth London venue. “I’m trying not to think about it … Read more

Australia’s Ashes rival joins Proteas ahead of WTC25 Final

Taking on his first coaching role since retiring in 2023, Broad will attend Proteas training on June 9 at Lord’s as Temba Bavuma’s side aim to dethrone Australia as defending World Test Championship mace-holders. Broad took 604 wickets in 167 Tests, second on England’s all-time list, of which he took 153 of those against Australia, … Read more

Veteran Maharaj looks forward to the Australia challenge

“We know that it is a crucial, one-off Test match. We also know that we have a great record at Lord’s as a country, and the key for us is to focus on executing our plans.” While Maharaj’s focus will be on getting South Africa their first senior Men’s title since 1998, he is also … Read more

Webster seeks dream pairing in World Test Championship Final

Webster’s international journey has been quite a ride, with the all-rounder’s impressive domestic run converting into an international debut at the start of this year in the Sydney Test against India, courtesy of Green’s absence and Mitch Marsh’s unimpressive returns in the summer. “I’m very, very proud of what I’ve done,” Webster added. “But it’s … Read more

Namibia to host South Africa for a historic T20I 

Cricket Namibia’s CEO Johan Muller is looking forward to partner with CSA to host the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2027. “This truly is a memorable occasion. The new FNB NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialized,” Muller stated. “A match against our neighbours, and one of the … Read more

West Indies to honour 1975 World Cup win at 8th Awards Gala

The West Indies team, led by Clive Lloyd, went through the 1975 Men’s Cricket World Cup unbeaten, defeating Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the group stages and New Zealand in the semi-final. West Indies faced Australia once again in the final, where captain Clive Lloyd led from the front with a brilliant 102, guiding … Read more

Aussies wait on selection for World Test Championship Final

While Green is unable to bowl in the World Test Championship Final as he continues to recover from back surgery, McDonald said the Aussies were also still tossing up whether they would select an all-rounder in their XI for the Ultimate Test with South Africa. All-rounder Beau Webster did nothing wrong in three Test appearances … Read more