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World Test Championship 2025 Final

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

Champions Trophy

New Zealand opener Rachin Ravinda smashed a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Gaddafi. 

Rachin Ravindra smashed a century against South Africa. 

New Zealand opted to bat against South Africa. 

Rachin Ravindra celebrating his century

SA vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra smashes second century in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash against South Africa

New Zealand vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash is taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

South Africa vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal is taking place in Lahore

New Zealand opt to bat against South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal 2. 

Mitchell Santner and Temba Bavuma

 SA vs NZ Playing XIs: Temba Bavuma returns, New Zealand opt to bat against South Africa

South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram got injured during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against England in the National Stadium in Karachi. 

South Africa stand in captain Aiden Markram gets injured during CT clash against England.

Aiden Markram set to miss rest of England match

Aiden Markram takes a catch to dismiss England's Jamie Smith during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and South Africa

ICC provides massive update on South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram's injury during Champions Trophy clash against England

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in their third league match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

England opt to bat against South Africa. 

South Africa to feature with two changes against England. 

South Africa vs England Toss

Temba Bavuma misses out as South Africa asked to bowl against England: Check playing XIs

South Africa will lock horns against England for their third ICC Champions Trophy 2025 league clash which will take place on February 29. 

South Africa defeated Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy clash. 

South Africa will face England for their third Champions Trophy 2025 clash.

Rassie van der Dussen along with skipper Temba Bavuma

'It's my last ICC tournament...': 36-year-old South Africa star batter featuring in Champions Trophy 2025 hints retirement

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced 30-year-old Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement for Champions Trophy 2025.

CSA announced Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement. 

Corbin Bosch will join South Africa squad for tri-nation series and Champions Trophy 2025. 

Anrich Nortje

Cricket South Africa announces 30-year-old star as Anrich Nortje's replacement for Champions Trophy 2025

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Kimi Antonelli had a decent start to his career in F1. He finished in the top six in five of his first six races.



Mercedes F1 technical director James Allison has defended rookie Kimi Antonelli, attributing his recent struggles to the team's car performance issues rather than Antonelli's driving ability.

Despite a promising start to the season, Antonelli's points drought and race retirements have been linked to Mercedes’ competitiveness challenges, not his own lack of talent.

Kimi Antonelli in the frame.

Mercedes stand by Kimi Antonelli, blaming car performance for rookie's recent struggles

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Mohammed Siraj has picked up 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker of the series after Ben Stokes and Jasprit Bumrah. 

Mohammed Siraj picked up 14 wickets in 4 Tests of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Mohammed Siraj is currently third highest wicket taker in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Mohammed Siraj of India participates in Day 4 of the Fourth Rothesay Test match between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on July 26, 2025.

South Africa legend's four-word social media post for Mohammed Siraj in India vs England fifth Test goes viral

Rhea Ripley credits her husband, Buddy Matthews, for her success and work-life balance.


Rhea Ripley gives credit to her husband, Buddy Matthews, for providing essential support and understanding challenges in wrestling.

Ripley hinted at the possibility of working with Matthews on WWE if he makes a return.

Rhea Ripley in the frame.

Rhea Ripley credits 3-time WWE champion for her success, says 'I don't think I could do it without him'

Ayush Mhatre-led India Under-19 side are coming off a successful tour of England, where it won the Youth ODI series 3-2, before the two-match Test series ended in a 0-0 stalemate.


Ayush Mhatre to lead India Under-19 in Australia. 

Ayush Mhatre 340 runs in four innings against England. 

aibhav Suryavanshi of India U19 plays a shot during the Youth One Day Match between England U19 and India U19 at County Ground in Hove, England on June 25, 2025 in Hove, England.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are looking to sign 19-year-old Portuguese winger Roger Fernandes from Braga for his €40 million release clause.



AL-Nassr look to sign 19-year-old Roger Fernandes, to add depth in their squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate for Al-Nassr with his record-breaking performances. 

Cristiano Ronaldo in the frame.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr eye Portuguese winger with €40 million release clause

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