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South Africans welcome home WTC heroes Bavuma and Co

Gabela, 35, said: "I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world."

Late collapse takes impetus out of Bangladesh innings

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fell two runs short of 150 after offering a catch to Angelo Mathews on the second morning of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Gill hailed as blend of Kohli and Rohit

"Kohli is the king, Shubman is the prince — that's the narrative that they spin out there, and I feel that he's the coming man," said Buttler, who stepped down as England's white-ball captain in February after their Champions Trophy exit.

‘I don’t see myself as a star’: Rabada credits team unity for WTC glory

While Markram’s second-innings century set the stage for a historic chase, it was Rabada’s fiery spells-- nine wickets across both innings-- that laid the foundation. 

In pictures: Shanto celebrates much-needed hundred

His positive intent, smart footwork, and assuredness set the tone for a dominant start to Bangladesh’s new WTC campaign.

Mushfiqur, Shanto tons help Bangladesh finish Day 1 on top

The contest carries added significance as it marks the final appearance of veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews in Test cricket — a swansong fittingly staged at the venue where his storied career began 15 years ago.

Mathews to sign off where it all began

Mathews, 38, confirmed that the series will mark the end of what he called a “dream run” in the longest format.

First-ever T20 triple Super Over as Netherlands beat Nepal

The Dutch posted 152 for seven and appeared set for the win as Nepal required 16 runs from the final over, but Nandan Yadav scored a boundary on the last ball to force a Super Over.

Shanto optimistic of starting new Test cycle on the right foot

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hopes that his side would start the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle on the right foot as they prepare to take on hosts Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, scheduled to get underway on Tuesday in Galle.

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

South Africans welcome home WTC heroes Bavuma and Co

Gabela, 35, said: "I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world."

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

Late collapse takes impetus out of Bangladesh innings

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fell two runs short of 150 after offering a catch to Angelo Mathews on the second morning of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

Gill hailed as blend of Kohli and Rohit

"Kohli is the king, Shubman is the prince — that's the narrative that they spin out there, and I feel that he's the coming man," said Buttler, who stepped down as England's white-ball captain in February after their Champions Trophy exit.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

‘I don’t see myself as a star’: Rabada credits team unity for WTC glory

While Markram’s second-innings century set the stage for a historic chase, it was Rabada’s fiery spells-- nine wickets across both innings-- that laid the foundation. 

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

In pictures: Shanto celebrates much-needed hundred

His positive intent, smart footwork, and assuredness set the tone for a dominant start to Bangladesh’s new WTC campaign.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

Mushfiqur, Shanto tons help Bangladesh finish Day 1 on top

The contest carries added significance as it marks the final appearance of veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews in Test cricket — a swansong fittingly staged at the venue where his storied career began 15 years ago.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

Mathews to sign off where it all began

Mathews, 38, confirmed that the series will mark the end of what he called a “dream run” in the longest format.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

First-ever T20 triple Super Over as Netherlands beat Nepal

The Dutch posted 152 for seven and appeared set for the win as Nepal required 16 runs from the final over, but Nandan Yadav scored a boundary on the last ball to force a Super Over.

June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

Shanto optimistic of starting new Test cycle on the right foot

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hopes that his side would start the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle on the right foot as they prepare to take on hosts Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, scheduled to get underway on Tuesday in Galle.

June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

‘No control, no impact’: Kirsten breaks silence on Pakistan exit

“Cricket teams need to be run by cricket people,” Kirsten said, adding: “Once I was taken off selection and asked to take a team I hadn’t helped shape, it became very difficult to have any sort of positive influence.”