ICC World Test Championship: News

16 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan to host West Indies in Multan Test: Preview 

Pakistan will host the West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC).

16 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma calls for more Test matches for South Africa

South African cricket team captain, Temba Bavuma, has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to look into the unequal distribution of Test matches among teams.

08 Jan 2025

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj confident of South Africa's victory in WTC

South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj has backed the team to win the World Test Championship (WTC) title 2023/25.

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 2nd Test against SA

Pakistan have been fined 25% of their match fee after they maintained a slow-over rate in the recently-concluded 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

07 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma

Leading SA to WTC final my highest point: Temba Bavuma  

South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has said he is excited and determined ahead of the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

07 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada

WTC final: Rabada confident of South Africa's chances against Australia

South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his team will be able to defeat Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final.

SA consolidate top spot in WTC standings with Pakistan sweep

South Africa registered a dominating 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town, sealing the series 2-0.

06 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Records and stats scripted in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India to kick off new WTC cycle with England tour

The next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will begin in June 2025 after the current cycle's final at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

05 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Pat Cummins becomes first bowler to claim 200 WTC wickets

Australian Pat Cummins has created history by becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

05 Jan 2025

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj gets to 100 Test wickets: Key stats 

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has reached a major landmark in his cricketing career.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2023-25: India knocked out after losing BGT 3-1

India's hopes of making it to the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final were dashed on Sunday after they lost to Australia by six wickets in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

30 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Can India still qualify for WTC final after MCG defeat?

India's chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a major hit after losing to Australia in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test.

29 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding WTC final scenarios featuring India, Australia and Sri Lanka

South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a nail-biting two-wicket win over Pakistan in Centurion.

29 Dec 2024

Kagiso Rabada

South Africa earn WTC final berth: Decoding the standings

South Africa have booked its berth in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final after a brilliant win over Pakistan in Centurion.

South Africa beat Pakistan in 1st Test, enter WTC final 

South Africa have entered the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 to be held in June 11-15 at Lord's, London.

Australia's Josh Inglis ruled out of final Test against India

Australia's cricket team has been dealt a blow with wicket-keeper-batter Josh Inglis being ruled out of the fifth and final Test against India, owing to a calf injury.

26 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,000 WTC runs with 72 vs India

Australia's top-order batters dominated the opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25 Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Preview and key stats 

The first match of the two-Test series between South Africa and Pakistan will start on Thursday, December 26.

23 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India's WTC final hopes could hinge on Pakistan: Here's how

Despite losing the 2nd Test against Australia in Adelaide, India are well in contention to reach the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. However, their road ahead is critical, and it could be decided by Pakistan.

South Africa vs Pakistan Test series: Presenting the statistical preview

South Africa are gearing up for a vital two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.

19 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa announce Test squad for home series against Pakistan

South Africa have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26 in Centurion.

18 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India risk missing out on WTC final after PCT dip

India's points percentage (PCT) in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) dipped after a draw against Australia in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match held at The Gabba in Brisbane.

17 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

New Zealand finish WTC cycle with win over England: Details 

New Zealand defeated England by 423 runs in the third Test match in Hamilton, ending the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle for both sides.

10 Dec 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya

Jayasuriya laments missed opportunities in Sri Lanka's Test series loss

Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has expressed disappointment over the team's performance in the recent Test series against South Africa.

09 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

WTC standings: SA climb to top after beating SL 2-0

South Africa registered a remarkable 109-run win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

08 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2023-25 standings: How Team India can qualify for final

India's hopes of making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a huge hit after a 10-wicket loss to Australia in the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia to play 3 Tests in West Indies: Details here

Australia will tour the West Indies in 2025, and the itinerary now features three Test matches.

South Africa aim for Test series sweep against Sri Lanka

South Africa and Sri Lanka will go head to head in a decisive Test match, with both teams in the hunt for a berth in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final.

04 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

'Good on you': Stokes questions ICC's decision to penalize England

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes has voiced his confusion over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to penalize his team for slow over-rates.

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Teenager Kwena Maphaka called up 

South Africa have included teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka into their squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

WTC standings: England's Christchurch win dents New Zealand's plans 

England registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of their three-match series in Christchurch.

30 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

South Africa move to 2nd spot in WTC 2023-25 standings

South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first of two Tests in Durban.

27 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

Bangladesh hit rock bottom in WTC standings after Antigua defeat

Bangladesh's cricket team has hit a new low, plummeting to the bottom of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

WTC standings: India reclaim top spot after Perth Test triumph

Team India has reclaimed the number one position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

22 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Indian batters with 2,000-plus runs in ICC World Test Championship

Rishabh Pant has become the 3rd Indian batter with 2,000-plus runs in ICC World Test Championship history.

22 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah on verge of creating history in WTC

India's premier fast bowler and captain for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Jasprit Bumrah, is on the verge of creating history.

19 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson could be vital for New Zealand against England

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has made a glorious return to the sport after nearly two months of absence due to a groin injury.

19 Nov 2024

Temba Bavuma

Bavuma returns for South Africa's home Tests against Sri Lanka

South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has made a successful recovery from an elbow injury and will lead the side in their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

18 Nov 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara to join commentary panel for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of the stalwarts of Indian cricket, will be seen in action in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.