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Huge Worry For Australia Ahead Of WTC Final. This Star Badly Out Of Form In County Cricket

Huge Worry For Australia Ahead Of WTC Final. This Star Badly Out Of Form In County Cricket

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Marnus Labuschagne’s blueprint to get valuable game time before Australia’s high-stakes World Test Championship final against South Africa next was scuppered yet again. Labuschagne, who appeared in his first of two County Championship fixtures for Glamorgan, continued to endure a dry spell with his bat in the second innings after a flop show in the first. The former world number one Test batter turned his focus to get some time on the crease before the blockbuster fixture against the Proteas, scheduled to take place from June 11. He joined County side Glamorgan for their two fixtures, looking to get a hang of the English conditions a bit early before Australia turns up to defend the prized WTC mace. After a duck in the first innings, Labuschagne continued his search for the purple patch after Glamorgan lost Zain ul Hassan cheaply in pursuit of a paltry 66-run target against Northamptonshire. Labuschagne lasted just eight deliveries as Ben Sanderson brought the curtains down on his innings and punched his return ticket on just 4(8). In …

Australia’s Batting Puzzle Deepens Ahead Of WTC Final Against South Africa

Australia’s Batting Puzzle Deepens Ahead Of WTC Final Against South Africa

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The battle for a spot in Australia’s top six for next month’s ICC World Test Championship Final has grown even more competitive, as several key contenders delivered mixed performances in England’s County Championship, as per the official website of ICC. Australia named their 15-player squad for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord’s last week and a host of their important batters are already in England preparing themselves for the one-off Test from June 11. Key batter Cameron Green boosted his chances of selection in Australia’s XI with a superb century for Gloucestershire in their four-day contest against Kent in Bristol to further strengthen his claims of a return to the Test arena for the first time in more than 15 months. Green has only just returned from back surgery, but looked in excellent touch for Gloucestershire as he scored his second century since arriving on English shores when amassing 128 from just 184 deliveries in his side’s first innings. The powerful right-hander hit 17 fours and one massive six …

Roston Chase Named West Indies Test Captain Ahead Of WTC 2025-27 Cycle

Roston Chase Named West Indies Test Captain Ahead Of WTC 2025-27 Cycle

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All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed as the new captain of the West Indies Test team, with Jomel Warrican named his deputy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Friday, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). In their official release, CWI highlighted a robust data-driven selection process that led to the shortlisting of six candidates for the role, John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Chase, and Warrican. The shortlisted candidates were evaluated on several key factors, including Test experience, leadership qualities and prior captaincy credentials. They then underwent a detailed assessment process that featured psychometric testing to gauge leadership style, behaviour and overall fit for the role. This was followed by structured interviews that focused on tactical approach, communication skills and alignment with team culture. At the conclusion of the selection process, Roston Chase was appointed captain, with Jomel Warrican named his deputy. Shai Hope, who currently leads the West Indies in ODIs and T20Is, opted out of the running for the Test captaincy, preferring to focus on his responsibilities …

Anrich Nortje on not playing for South Africa regularly: ‘They haven’t pressed on my button’ | Cricket News

Anrich Nortje on not playing for South Africa regularly: ‘They haven’t pressed on my button’ | Cricket News

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South Africa’s Anrich Nortje is one of the quickest bowlers going around in world cricket. Not only is he quick, but he also has the skills to move the ball in both directions at his nasty pace. However, as it always happens with fast bowlers, Nortje has had his fair share of issues with injuries in the last year. In fact, after the 2024 T20 World Cup co-hosted in the West Indies and the USA, he has not been seen in a Proteas jersey. Although he was picked in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, he was once again not fit, and for the upcoming World Test Championship, he has not been named in the squad. “I’ve been available for the last year, from before the World Cup to December, and only got selected again in December to play,” Nortje said, speaking to Sports Boom. “There were a few series I wasn’t picked for, mostly to give opportunities to others. So, from my side, I’ve been available to play for the country, but they …

ICC Announces Prize Money for WTC Winners; Winners to Get…

ICC Announces Prize Money for WTC Winners; Winners to Get…

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for WTC winners, which will be USD 3.6 million, which is more than double that of the winners of the past two cycles. Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive a reward of USD 2.1 million, while the prize for the same in the previous editions was USD 800,000. The winners of the last two WTC cycles, New Zealand and Australia, had earned USD 1.6 million each. “The increase in prize money exhibits the ICC’s efforts to prioritize Test cricket as it looks to build on the momentum of the first three cycles of the nine-team competition,” the ICC said in its release. India who finished third on the table will receive over USD 1.4 million, while fourth placed New Zealand get USD 1.2 million. Even the prize money for teams finishing fifth (USD 960000) and sixth (USD 840000) England and Sri Lanka will receive prize money more than the runnersup in the previous editions. It’s exciting to announce that the winner of the #WTC25 Final between …

WTC Final-Involved South Africa Players Set to Miss IPL 2025 Playoffs

WTC Final-Involved South Africa Players Set to Miss IPL 2025 Playoffs

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The eight South African players who are part of the World Test Championship (WTC) finals squad will return home on May 27 and, as a result, miss the IPL 2025 playoffs. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants), Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings), Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch (both Mumbai Indians) will leave to UK with the rest of the South Africa WTC squad on May 30 to prepare for a warmup game against Zimbabwe from June 03 at Arundel. It is understood that Cricket South Africa (CSA) has concluded negotiations with the IPL about the release players accounting on WTC finals which is set to be played on June 11 at Lord’s against Australia. All other South African players who are not part of WTC finals will remains at the IPL until its conclusion. With Wiaan Mulder’s SRH has been knocked out of the tournament, the side will not be bothered on losing the player. South Africa cricket team (image: X) Meanwhile LSG, GT, MI, DC, RCB and PBKS are alive in the playoffs …

ICC unveils prize money for WTC Final, winner to take home a huge amount of Rs 30.82 crore

ICC unveils prize money for WTC Final, winner to take home a huge amount of Rs 30.82 crore

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The World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa will get underway on June 11 at Lord’s in London. ICC has announced that the winner of the clash will take home a massive amount of Rs 30.82 crore. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a massive prize pool for the 2023-25 edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). The third WTC season culminates next month with the grand final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s. ICC has announced a total prize money pool of USD 5.76 million (Rs 49.32 crore). The winner of the WTC Final will take home a massive amount of Rs 30.82 crore, while the runners-up will get Rs 18.49 crore. Team India, having finished third, will take home Rs 12.33 crore and, for the first time, will not feature in the WTC Final. They finished the runners-up in the first two editions, losing to New Zealand and Australia, respectively. Meanwhile, among nine teams participating in WTC, Pakistan have won the least prize money, after finishing last …

ICC reveals record WTC final prize money pool, here’s how much India will earn for 2023-25 cycle | Cricket News

ICC reveals record WTC final prize money pool, here’s how much India will earn for 2023-25 cycle | Cricket News

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday revealed a substantial increase and a record prize money awaiting the winners of the 2023-25 World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa next month. The ICC revealed that the total prize pool for the WTC 2023-25 Final stands at a whopping USD 5.76 million (Rs 49.27 crore), more than double that of the previous two editions. The summit clash of the third cycle will be played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11-15. Story continues below this ad “The champions will walk away with USD 3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD 1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD 2.16 million, up from USD 800,000,” an ICC statement revealed. South Africa topped the WTC25 standings and became the first team to secure a spot in the final after series wins over Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, along with a drawn home series against India. Meanwhile, Australia secured qualification after toppling India 3-1 in the …

Lungi Ngidi Returns to South Africa Squad for WTC Finals

Lungi Ngidi Returns to South Africa Squad for WTC Finals

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The fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has returned to the South Africa squad for the first time since October last year for the WTC finals against Australia at Lord’s on June 11. Kagiso Rabada, who has recently returned from a one-month suspension for recreational drug use, is one of the six fast bowlers in the side, which also includes two spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy. The Proteas bowling attack also includes bowling all-rounders Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch. Meanwhile, CSA has called out the players bound with IPL 2025 to return by May 26. The IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week and BCCI has revealed the revised schedule which is set to be completed by June 03. “There is a strong feel and overall balance to the top order where batters Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham all feature, while one of the key players in helping the Proteas reach the final, Kyle Verreynne, is named as wicketkeeper,” Cricket South Africa said in a …

WTC Final-Involved South Africa Players Set to Miss IPL 2025 Playoffs

South Africa Calls Out WTC Players in IPL 2025 Return by May 26

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Cricket South Africa has stated that it wants WTC final-bound players to return from IPL 2025 on May 26. Eight out of 20 Proteas players have been named in the Test squad and will have to leave the league mid-way to start practice for the WTC final. Gujarat, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Punjab are among the teams that are likely to be affected. Speaking at the press conference while unveiling the South Africa squad, head coach Shukri Conrad said that if the players return by May 26, they would have ample time to travel to the UK on May 30. “The initial agreement with IPL-BCCI was, with the final being on the 25th, our players would return on the 26th, so that it allows them ample time before we fly out on the 30th,” Conrad said. It is pertinent to point out that IPL 2025 was initially scheduled to concluded on May 25. However, a week’s suspension owing to the tensions between India and Pakistan has forced the league to be extended. South Africa cricket …