But Boland remains in a head-to-head battle with IPL-winning seamer Josh Hazelwood for one fast bowling spot in the Ultimate Test against the Proteas that commences on June 11 and the experienced 36-year-old revealed he has been given no communication from selectors about his spot in the XI. “I haven’t had any chats with them … Read more
Jansen was also a strong performer when the Proteas last faced their Final combatants in the 2022/2023 Australian summer, though the tourists failed to land a punch in a 2-0 series defeat. The quick acknowledged his side weren’t at their best against world-class opponents, though the variables around a neutral venue with a World Test … Read more
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
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
“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
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
Composed Rahane leads fightback v Australia, 2023 While Australia held the upper hand, Ajinkya Rahane stood tall amidst the ruins in India’s first innings. Rahane entered the fray with India at 50-3, and soon witnessed Virat Kohli’s dismissal as India were left stranded at 71-4. Having returned to the India Test side after 18 months … Read more
Illingworth, who was also part of the officiating team in the 2021 and 2023 finals, continues his consistent presence in marquee Test matches. He is also the current ICC Umpire of the Year, having won the David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024. Gaffaney had partnered with Illingworth in officiating last year’s ICC … Read more