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Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

Why were South Africa known as 'chokers'?

South Africa have been nicknamed 'chokers' since the 1999 Cricket World Cup but won their first trophy for 27 years in winning the 2025 World Test Championship.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

South Africa end long wait for trophy with victory over Australia

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

Verreynne's audacious attempt to ramp for victory goes wrong

Kyle Verreynne makes an audacious attempt to seal World Test Championship victory for South Africa which luckily escapes review from Australia.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

Maharaj fights back the tears after 'special' South Africa victory

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj reacts to his country winning their first major global title in 27 years in a teary interview with Graeme Smith.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

Emotional scenes as South Africa win World Test Championship

Watch the emotional moment Kyle Verreynne hits a boundary to secure ICC World Test Championship victory against Australia, South Africa's first title since winning the 1998 Champions Trophy.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

South Africa crowned Test champions for first major title in 27 years

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

'Terrific bowling' - Starc bowls South Africa's Stubbs

A "terrific" piece of bowling from Australia's Mitchell Starc brings Tristan Stubbs' uncertain innings to an end as the South African exits with eight runs from 43 balls in the ICC World Test Championship Final.

Pat Cummins News / BBC Sport / June 14

Cummins removes Bavuma early on day four

South Africa's Temba Bavuma, who was struggling with a hamstring injury, is caught by Alex Carey off the bowling of Pat Cummins to give Australia the perfect start to Day four of the ICC World Test Championship final.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

T20 Blast: Anderson helps Lancs close on Northants

Runaway T20 Blast North Group leaders Northamptonshire suffer their first defeat of the season as Lancashire narrow the gap at the top.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

Blaze remain unbeaten as Beaumont denies Durham

England opener Tammy Beaumont makes 81 from 44 balls to help The Blaze beat Durham and stay unbeaten in the Women's T20 Blast.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 13

Sana Mir Rings the Bell at Lord’s — and Cements Her Place in Cricket History

By Mehr Jan Ahead of Day Two of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa, former Pakistan captain Sana Mir took part in one of cricket’s most time-honored traditions: ringing the bell at Lord’s.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 13

Ecclestone Returns to England’s T20 Side for the India Series

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a 14-member women’s squad to face India in the upcoming bilateral T20 series. Sophie Ecclestone, the star English spinner, has been recalled for the five-match series just days after announcing she would take some time off to focus on her mental and physical well-being.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

South Africa World Test win would 'be massive for country'

A victory for South Africa in the World Test Championship final would be "massive for the country" as they head into day four looking to banish their chokers tag.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 13

Emerging Nepal Gets Big Break as West Indies Agree to Historic T20 Series

Nepal’s national cricket team will soon experience a big moment in their sporting journey: they will play a three-match T20 International (T20I) series against the mighty West Indies for the very first time.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 13

WTC Final SA vs AUS Day 3: Markram Century Pushes South Africa Towards the Mac

By Shah Faisal The WTC Final between Australia and South Africa is giving the fans their best memories of Test cricket in recent times, and every day is bringing new entertainment for those who watch it.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia.

Babar Azam News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Babar Azam Joins Sydney Sixers for His First Big Bash Season

The Sydney Sixers have made a big signing for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season by bringing in Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam. This will be Azam’s first time playing in the BBL.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

Markram scores 'wonderful' century against Australia

Watch the best shots from Aiden Markram's century for South Africa against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

Markram helps South Africa close in on World Test Championship win

Aiden Markram makes a brilliant century to put South Africa within tantalising distance of a historic victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 13

Finn Allen Lights Up the MLC 2025 with a Record-Breaking Century in the Opening Match

The opening match of MLC lit up the Coliseum Stadium in Oakland as the San Francisco Unicorns crushed defending champions Washington Freedom with a 123-run victory.

Pat Cummins News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Pat Cummins Delivers Record-Breaking Performance at Lord’s

Australia's captain Pat Cummins dismantled South Africa with his 6 for 28 during the WTC final, making him the seventh player from his nation to reach 300 Test wickets.

Virat Kohli News / FirstSportz / June 11

Jacob Bethell Recalls How Virat Kohli Helped Him during RCB Stint

English all-rounder Jacob Bethell shared his experience of playing in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as well as revealed how Indian cricket star Virat Kohli helped him out.

Ravichandran Ashwin News / FirstSportz / June 9

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin Lashes Out at Female Umpire as Major Controversy Takes TNPL by Storm

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin found himself at the center of controversy, after he lost his cool during a Tamil Nadu Premier League encounter between Dindigul Dragons and Tiruppur Tamizhans.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 6

Rain the winner in classic game of one half at Lords

So far, so as expected for a Middlesex Blast Campaign. Marquee signing in place. Expectations high. Two matches in and two defeats. Middlesex fans can be forgiven for thinking they’ve seen this movie before.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 5

Surprise recall for Jamie Overton as England announce squad for India Tests

Jamie Overton has been drafted into England’s squad for the first Test against India after his Surrey team-mate Gus Atkinson was ruled out with a hamstring strain.

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