'Virat Kohli could have been handled better': Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri expressed his sadness over Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket, acknowledging Kohli's significant impact as a player and ambassador, especially overseas. Shastri believes Kohli's exit could have been managed more thoughtfully, suggesting better communication was needed. He reminisced about Kohli's captaincy, highlighting the team's success and Kohli's commitment to Test cricket.

AUS vs SA, WTC Final: Smith surpasses Bradman, Sobers to become ...

In the 2025 WTC Final at Lord's, Steve Smith surpassed Sir Don Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers to become the highest run-scorer by a visiting batter at the venue, amassing 591 runs. Smith's resilient 66 off 112 balls, featuring 10 boundaries, provided crucial stability for Australia after a top-order collapse against South Africa's potent pace attack.

Oz vs SA: Jay Shah gives WTC Final perfect start - 'A privilege to ring the bell'

The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 started at Lord's. Jay Shah inaugurated the match by ringing the bell. South Africa chose to bowl first. Their pace bowlers quickly put Australia under pressure. Rabada and Jansen took key wickets. Australia reached 67/4 at lunch. South Africa gained an early advantage in the crucial match.

WTC Final Live: Webster slams fifty vs South Africa at Lord's

WTC Final: Cummins backs Labuschagne as opener, explains Boland omission

Australia have announced a surprising lineup for the World Test Championship Final, with Marnus Labuschagne opening alongside Usman Khawaja. Josh Hazlewood gets the nod over Scott Boland in a tough fast bowling decision. Cameron Green returns from injury, while Beau Webster provides all-round support as Australia aims for victory at Lord's.

WTC Final Live: Australia lose Smith after steady knock against South Africa

WTC Final: 'There is an opportunity there' - SA target Australia's weakness

South Africa aim to exploit Australia's unfamiliar opening pair of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne in the World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Captain Temba Bavuma believes the swinging conditions will favour their bowlers, especially Kagiso Rabada, who is in top form. South Africa hope early wickets will put pressure on Australia's batting lineup in the high-stakes clash.

Oz vs AUS: Jay Shah gives WTC Final perfect start - 'A privilege to ring the bell'

The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 started at Lord's. Jay Shah inaugurated the match by ringing the bell. South Africa chose to bowl first. Their pace bowlers quickly put Australia under pressure. Rabada and Jansen took key wickets. Australia reached 67/4 at lunch. South Africa gained an early advantage in the crucial match.

Exposed! Marnus Labuschagne has no answer to left-arm pace

Marnus Labuschagne's struggles against left-arm pace bowlers continued in the World Test Championship final, as he was dismissed for 17 by South Africa's Marco Jansen. Since 2022, Labuschagne has been particularly vulnerable, scoring only 104 runs off 271 balls against left-arm quicks, with six dismissals.

WTC Final Live: Jansen, Rabada leave Australia reeling at Lord's