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Temba Bavuma-led South Africa needs 282 to win the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's Stadium in England. 

South Africa needs 282 runs to win the WTC final. 

Kagiso Rabada picked four wickets in second innings of WTC Final. 

Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates reaching his half century alongside team mate Josh Hazlewood during day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 13, 2025 in London

WTC  Final: Mitchell Starc's half century helps Australia to cross 200 mark, South Africa needs 282 to win the finale

Australia managed to score 212 runs in the first innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at iconic Lord's Stadium in London. 

Australia scored 212 runs in first innngs of WTC final vs South Africa. 

Australia's Josh Hazlewood (4R) celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Tristan Stubbs

WTC Final Day 1: Australia skittled for 212, but Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood trigger South African top-order collapse

Australia and South Africa are featuring against each other in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

Jay Shah rang the bell at London's iconic Lord's stadium for WTC final. 

WTC final is taking place at iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

Jay Shah ringing the bell at Lord's Stadium in England

'A privilege to...': ICC chairman Jay Shah reacts to his attendance at Lord's for WTC final between South Africa and Australia

Daryll Cullinan feels Kagiso Rabada will have to deal with comments realted to his ban over drug use for the rest of his career

Pat Cummins said that Australian players will not use ban over drug use to sledge Kagiso Rabada.

Rabada faced a one-month ban for using recreational drug during SA20 2025.

Daryl Cullinan wants Rabada to be ready for comments related to his ban from spectators as well.

Kagiso Rabada, Pat Cummins, Daryll Cullinan

'Naive to think that comments won't be made': Former South Africa cricketer doesn't believe Pat Cummins' promise of not sledging Kagiso Rabada over drug use ban

Josh Hazlewood has been picked over Scott Boland for the World Test Championship 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's. 

Scott Boland claimed 5 wickets in WTC 2023 final against India.

Boland averages under 18 in Test cricket.

Boland took 21 wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland 

'The message to Scott is this isn't...': Pat Cummins on harsh call to leave WTC 2023 final hero out of playing XI for South Africa clash

Champions Trophy

New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs to seal their spot for the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which will take place on March 9. 

David Miller smashed a century in Champions Trophy semifinal clash against New Zealand. 

New Zealand will now face India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. 

David Miller of South Africa leaves the field after losing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi final against New Zealand

'It was not an ideal situation...': David Miller blames ICC after New Zealand defeated South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

Former India captain Virat Kohli scored 84 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against Australia at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Virat Kohli scored 84 runs against Australia. 

India defeated Australia by four wickets to qualify for final. 

Virat Kohli

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Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith announced his retirement from One-day International after India's four-wicket win against Australia at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Steve Smith announced retirement from ODIs. 

Steve Smith captained Australia in Champions Trophy 2025. 

Steve Smith hugging Virat Kohli after India's win

'Super proud to have been part...': Steve Smith reacts after announcing ODI retirement following India's win against Australia

Yograj Singh lavished praise on Hardik Pandya for his match-winning cameo in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia. 

Yograj Singh lauds Hardik Pandya. 

India beat Australia in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. 

Hardik Pandya of India bats watched by Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi final between India and Australia

'Lift them on your shoulders...': Yograj Singh reacts on Hardik Pandya's match winning cameo against Australia

Australia star batter Travis Head managed to score 39 runs off 33 balls in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against India at Dubai Stadium in Dubai.

Travis Head scored 39 runs off 33 balls in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

Steve Smith opted to bat against India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

Virat Kohli wild celebration after Travis Head's wicket in India vs Australia Champions Trophy clash

WATCH: Virat Kohli's animated celebration after Travis Head's dismissal during Champions Trophy semifinal goes viral

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Umesh Yadav's last Test outing came in 2023 during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in England. 

Umesh Yadav picked 170 wickets in 57 matches. 

Umesh Yadav's last Test outing came during the WTC final 2023 against Australia. 

 Umesh Yadav celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during play on day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and India at The Oval, in London, on June 10, 2023.

Umesh Yadav celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during play on day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and India at The Oval, in London, on June 10, 2023.

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Despite Real Madrid's trophy drought in the recently concluded season, legendary Sergio Ramos has backed Kylian Mbappe’s individual brilliance ahead of Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal.


Sergio Ramos wants Kylian Mbappe to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award ahead of Oumane Dembele and Lamine Yamal.

Kylain Mbappe and Sergio Ramos together played at Paris Saint Germain.

Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Nuno Mendes in the frame

Not Ousmane Dembele or Lamine Yamal, 2010 FIFA World Cup winner backs Kylian Mbappe for 2025 Ballon d'Or

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Former India selector Saba Karim wants KL Rahul to bat at number four in the upcoming five-Test match series against England which will start from June 20. 

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Saba Karim wants KL Rahul to bat at number four in Tests. 

India's Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (R) bump their fists during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on September 30, 2024. 

'He does have the right kind of technique...': Not Shubman Gill or Karun Nair, ex-BCCI selector picks this star 'ideal to replace or take over, the role of Virat Kohli at number four'

The Spanish giants Real Madrid will face Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al Hilal on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Real Madrid will face Al Hilal on Wednesday in their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener.

Group H includes the likes of Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca and FC Red Bull Salzburg.

Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe in the frame

Real Madrid dealt major blow as World-Cup-winner doubtful for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal

Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri picked Shardul Thakur over Nitish Kumar Reddy for the first Test of the upcoming five-match series against England. 

India vs England five-Test match series is scheduled to start from June 20. 

Ravi Shastri picks Shardul Thakur over Nitish Kumar Reddy for India's playing XI in first Test vs England.

Ravi Shastri along with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav out as Ravi Shastri picks India's playing XI for 1st Test against England

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Marnus Labuschagne

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Matthew William Short

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Patrick James Cummins

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Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

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Tanveer Singh Sangha

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380 by Matthew Hayden v Zimbabwe on October 9, 2003 - i

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335* by David Warner v Pakistan on November 29, 2019 - i

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334* by Mark Taylor v Pakistan on October 15, 1998 - d

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8/24 by Glenn McGrath v Pakistan on December 16, 2004 - r

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8/31 by Frank Laver v England on July 26, 1909 - d

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380 by Matthew Hayden v Zimbabwe on October 9, 2003 - Australia beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 175 runs

9/121 by Arthur Mailey v England on February 11, 1921 - Australia beat England by 8 wickets

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