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A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp,
We debate the viability of Test cricket during the World Test Championship Final.
If there were still doubters of Test cricket's enduring magic in the age of T20 fireworks, South Africa’s thrilling five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia offered the most poetic rebuttal.
Jasprit Bumrah has an impressive record in England in Test cricket, picking 37 wickets in just nine appearances
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. London: As Australia’s players and staff took a moment to spend time with their families on the Lord’s outfield following the end of the World Test Championship final, Sam Konstas spent ...
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The triumph sparked an outpouring of emotion and admiration from cricketing greats across generations, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who hailed the Proteas’ resilience and temperament in a high-pressure final.
A saving grace is that most top players appear to still view Test cricket as the pinnacle, such as Jamaica’s Mr Brandon King, who has kept faith with the red-ball format, amid his white-ball commitments. Mr King has now been rewarded with a place in the West Indies Test squad to face Australia.
A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp,
India face England in a five-game Test series, starting on 20 June, which will take place across five venues in the UK. Find out all about the stadiums, including Test records and win-loss stats