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Canada gears up for Regional Final on road to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Canada gears up for Regional Final on road to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

15 Jun 2025 | 11:28 AM

Toronto, June 15 (UNI) The final step in the regional race for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Sunday with Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda and Cayman Islands set to do battle here at
the Americas Qualifier.

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South Africa have silenced the doubters: Markram

South Africa have silenced the doubters: Markram

15 Jun 2025 | 10:43 AM

London, June 15 (UNI) Aiden Markram hopes South Africa’s ICC World Test Championship Final win over Australia has silenced any doubters and consigned their ‘chokers’ tag to history.

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Gill, Prasidh lead India's measured Test build-up

Gill, Prasidh lead India's measured Test build-up

14 Jun 2025 | 7:46 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) In a blend of experience, intensity and calm, India’s red-ball squad kicked off its preparations for the Test season with clarity of purpose and a relaxed yet focused mindset. As skipper Shubman Gill and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna spoke about the group during their ongoing warm-up fixture, the tone was one of measured intensity and self-awareness, knowing exactly when to switch on.

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SA break 27-year curse, crown themselves World Test Champions

SA break 27-year curse, crown themselves World Test Champions

14 Jun 2025 | 6:54 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) South Africa's Class of 2025 carved out a storybook ending at the Home of Cricket on Saturday, lifting the ICC World Test Championship mace with a stirring five-wicket victory over Australia, a win that not only sealed their first senior men’s ICC title in 27 years but also exorcised decades of heartbreak for an entire cricketing nation.

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Bridge too far, admits Cummins as SA lift WTC crown

Bridge too far, admits Cummins as SA lift WTC crown

14 Jun 2025 | 6:40 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) Australia's hopes of defending their World Test Championship (WTC) crown ended in heartbreak at Lord's on Saturday, as skipper Pat Cummins summed up the defeat with a telling admission: "This was a bridge too far."
Outclassed by a resolute South African outfit that held their nerve in the final moments, Cummins’ men fell short by five wickets in a contest that never quite tilted decisively their way, despite early control. The result handed South Africa their first-ever WTC title and their first ICC men’s trophy in 27 years.

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This is for doubters: Bavuma after lifting WTC mace

This is for doubters: Bavuma after lifting WTC mace

14 Jun 2025 | 6:26 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma sent out a strong and emotional message to critics after his team’s historic five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, dedicating the victory to those who had questioned their path to the summit clash.

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Shukri Conrad hails Bavuma's grit after WTC win

Shukri Conrad hails Bavuma's grit after WTC win

14 Jun 2025 | 6:18 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) South Africa ended their 27-year wait for a major ICC men’s title with a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship Final at Lord's on Saturday, a triumph defined as much by tactical brilliance as by sheer grit.

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South Africa on brink of maiden WTC triumph

South Africa on brink of maiden WTC triumph

13 Jun 2025 | 11:19 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) South Africa are on the verge of scripting history in the ICC World Test Championship Final, needing just 69 more runs to lift their maiden title after a commanding performance on Day 3 at Lord’s on Friday, powered by a superb century from Aiden Markram and a courageous, unbeaten stand with an injured Temba Bavuma.

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Smith injured, leaves field on Day 3 of WTC Final

Smith injured, leaves field on Day 3 of WTC Final

13 Jun 2025 | 9:03 PM

London, Jun 13 (UNI) Australia's star batsman Steve Smith was forced off the field on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday, after sustaining a finger injury while fielding in the slips.

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Australia veteran Steve Smith leaves field after hurting finger

Australia veteran Steve Smith leaves field after hurting finger

13 Jun 2025 | 7:56 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) Australia suffered a massive scare when Steve Smith hurt his finger when attempting a catch on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa.

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England name squad for India series

England name squad for India series

13 Jun 2025 | 7:52 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) England have named a 14-member squad for their upcoming T20I series against India, with star spinner Sophie Ecclestone making her much-anticipated return.

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Historic T20I series between Nepal & West Indies locked in

Historic T20I series between Nepal & West Indies locked in

13 Jun 2025 | 6:24 PM

Antigua, June 13 (UNI) A first-ever bilateral series between Nepal and the West Indies has been confirmed, with the pair to meet in Sharjah for a three-match T20I series in late September.

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Starc's unbeaten 58 sets SA 288-run target in WTC Final

Starc's unbeaten 58 sets SA 288-run target in WTC Final

13 Jun 2025 | 5:45 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) A fighting half-century from Mitchell Starc propelled Australia to 207 in their second innings on the third morning of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, setting South Africa a stiff target of 288 runs for victory.

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Pakistan's Babar signs for Sixers in Big Bash

Pakistan's Babar signs for Sixers in Big Bash

13 Jun 2025 | 4:47 PM

Lahore, June 13 (UNI) Pakistan batter Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash for the first time after he was signed by Sydney Sixers before next week's player draft.

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Pakistan legend Akram praises statue despite mocking

Pakistan legend Akram praises statue despite mocking

13 Jun 2025 | 3:31 PM

Karachi, June 13 (UNI) Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram praised the "effort" that went into his newly unveiled statue, despite it being mocked on social media.

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