WTC Final: Bowlers strike as SA slump to 43/4 after Rabada’s fifer dismisses Australia for 212

IANS | June 11, 2025 11:08 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) Australia's fast bowlers were at their accurate best as they reduced South Africa to 43/4 in 22 overs at stumps on Day One of the World Test Championship final at the Lord’s on Wednesday. On a day when 14 wickets fell, Kagiso Rabada claimed 5-51 as Australia were bowled out for 212. But Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood struck in the final session to leave South Africa four down, with them trailing Australia by 169 runs.

Saurashtra Pro T20: Parshwaraj Rana stars as Anmol Kings Halar beat Kutch Riders by 30 runs

IANS | June 11, 2025 10:22 PM

Rajkot, June 11 (IANS) In an almost one-sided affair, Anmol Kings Halar defeated JMD Kutch Riders by 30 runs to register their second win in the Saurashtra Pro T20 League 2025 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.

Nitish can bowl magical balls, he’s keen to work on bowling consistency, says Morkel

IANS | June 11, 2025 9:46 PM

Beckenham (United Kingdom), June 11 (IANS) India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said Nitish Kumar Reddy can bowl magical balls, adding that the seam-bowling all-rounder is keen to work on his bowling consistency and bowl more overs in the upcoming Test series against England, starting on June 20 in Leeds.

WTC Final: Kagiso Rabada picks a fifer as South Africa bowl out Australia for 212

IANS | June 11, 2025 9:07 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) Kagiso Rabada claimed 5-51 and moved past Allan Donald to be at fourth spot on South Africa's all-time wicket-takers list as the side bowled out Australia for 212 on day one of the World Test Championship Final at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

VPTL 2025: Rekhade, Yash Thakur guide Nagpur Heroz to a comfortable win over Bharat Rangers

IANS | June 11, 2025 8:45 PM

Nagpur, June 11 (IANS) Parth Rekhade hit a half-century after Yash Thakur claimed 4/32 as Nagpur Heroz registered their first win in Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025, defeating Bharat Rangers by four wickets with four balls to spare at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Jamtha, near Nagpur, on Wednesday.

WTC Final: Fifties by Steve Smith and Beau Webster help Australia reach 190/5

IANS | June 11, 2025 8:38 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) Steve Smith and Beau Webster helped Australia bounce back from an awful first session by hitting half-centuries each and helped the side reach 190/5 in 50 overs on Day One of the World Test Championship Final at the Lord’s Cricket Ground here on Wednesday.

WTC Final: Steve Smith establishes new record for most Test runs by a visiting batter at Lord’s

IANS | June 11, 2025 7:40 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) Australia’s premier batter Steve Smith has established a new record for the most runs scored by a visiting batter in Tests at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on Day One of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.

Tilak Varma to join Hampshire for ongoing County season

IANS | June 11, 2025 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Young Indian batting sensation Tilak Varma is set to broaden his horizons with a stint in English county cricket, having signed with Hampshire for the ongoing County Championship season. The move marks a significant milestone in the 22-year-old’s promising career, as he prepares to test his red-ball skills in challenging overseas conditions.

A privilege to ring the bell at historic Lord’s before the start of WTC Final, says Jay Shah

IANS | June 11, 2025 6:07 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), said it was a moment of privilege for him to ring the bell at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground before the start of the 2025 World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa.

Varun Chakravathy remains No. 3 T20I bowler; England's Rashid rises to second

IANS | June 11, 2025 5:51 PM

Dubai, June 11 (IANS) England’s white-ball contingent was awarded after a string of standout performances against the West Indies propelled several players up the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings, with veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid leading the charge.

Cricket

WTC Final: Bowlers strike as SA slump to 43/4 after Rabada’s fifer dismisses Australia for 212

Saurashtra Pro T20: Parshwaraj Rana stars as Anmol Kings Halar beat Kutch Riders by 30 runs

Nitish can bowl magical balls, he’s keen to work on bowling consistency, says Morkel

WTC Final: Kagiso Rabada picks a fifer as South Africa bowl out Australia for 212

VPTL 2025: Rekhade, Yash Thakur guide Nagpur Heroz to a comfortable win over Bharat Rangers

WTC Final: Fifties by Steve Smith and Beau Webster help Australia reach 190/5

WTC Final: Steve Smith establishes new record for most Test runs by a visiting batter at Lord’s

Tilak Varma to join Hampshire for ongoing County season

A privilege to ring the bell at historic Lord’s before the start of WTC Final, says Jay Shah

Varun Chakravathy remains No. 3 T20I bowler; England's Rashid rises to second

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