‘You are not going to get rid of chokers tag’: Mark Boucher, claims Temba Bavuma’s South Africa can transform Test cricket with WTC Final victory | Cricket News

Former South Africa cricket head coach Mark Boucher believes a victory for the Temba Bavuma-led South African team in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s on June 11 could revitalize Test cricket in South Africa. The team secured their first-ever WTC final appearance after winning seven consecutive Tests and topping the…

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Surprising that Shastri has been omitted from list of names commemorated at Wankhede Stadium: Shishir Hattangadi | Cricket News

Mumbai: Former cricketer Ravi Shastri (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Mumbai: Former Mumbai captain Shishir Hattangadi has urged the Mumbai Cricket Association to name something at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after former India all-rounder, famous commentator and ex-Team India head coach Ravi Shastri.In a letter (TOI has a copy) to MCA president Ajinkya Naik on Saturday (June…

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WTC Final: Josh Hazlewood confident ahead of Lord’s clash, eyes return after injury layoff | Cricket News

Josh Hazelwood (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed confidence about bowling in England ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on June 11. Having taken 52 wickets in 12 Tests in England at an average of 26.07, including five wickets in his recent Ashes appearance…

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Muhammad Waseem named ICC Men’s Player of the Month after historic series win over Bangladesh | Cricket News

Muhammad Waseem (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: UAE captain Muhammad Waseem has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2025, following a string of match-winning performances that led his team to a historic T20I series victory over Bangladesh. This marks Waseem’s second Player of the Month award, his first coming in April…

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WTC Final: Temba Bavuma harboured dreams of playing at Lord’s as youngster; to lead Proteas against Australia | Cricket News

South Africa’s Temba Bavuma (AP/PTI) South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma, the first Black cricketer to lead his country in Test cricket, shared his journey from playing cricket in the streets of Langa to leading his team at Lord’s in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Australia on June 11. South Africa last…

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IND A vs ENG Lions Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s classy hundred steers India A to strong position vs England Lions

India A vs England Lions Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test: KL Rahul marked his return to first-class cricket with a masterful 116 as India A posted 319 for 7 on a rain-interrupted Day 1 against England Lions. Facing a challenging attack led by England veteran Chris Woakes, Rahul displayed textbook technique, crisp strokeplay, and composure…

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TOI Exclusive: ‘Winning means more than stats and milestones’ – Sai Sudharsan ready for his biggest test in England | Cricket News

Ahead of the Tests against England, Sai Sudharsan tells TOI that more than averages & personal goals, for him it’s about ‘improving as a batter across formats’ & contributing to the team’s cause…It’s been a crazy last few days for Sai Sudharsan. The 23-year-old left-hander was brilliant for Gujarat Titans in the IPL, but his…

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TOI Exclusive: Junior wrestlers handed ban in fake birth-certificate scam; MCD admits lapse | More sports News

Representative image (ANI Photo) Nearly 30 suspended after probe shows 100 false documents issued from identical addresses, revealing coach-MCD official nexusNEW DELHI: In a major age-fraud case, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) announced a ban on nearly 30 junior wrestlers after they were found to have procured and submitted fake birth certificates, predominantly obtained…

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Smiles, shades and a new era: Team India arrives in England for five-match series; first Test begins on June 20 | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and new captain Shubman Gill (Video grabs) Team India touched down in England on Saturday, kicking off preparations for the five-match Test series that marks the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This series also signals the start of a new era for Indian cricket, following the…

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