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AB de Villiers calls for changes in WTC format despite South Africa's historic win at Lord's: 'Something needs to be done'
Firstcricket Staff •Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers exposes the flaws in the current World Test Championship format and shared ideas on how the ICC can fix it. Will ICC pay heed to him?
‘It’s so weird’: Journalists, fans unhappy with ICC’s new WTC Final video
Firstcricket Staff •South Arica won the World Test Championship Final against Australia by five wickets. This is their first ever world trophy in cricket.
Former Australian cricketer rips into Josh Hazlewood over WTC final flop after IPL stint: 'His decision raised eyebrows'
Firstcricket Staff •Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson did not mince his words as he questioned pacer Josh Hazlewood prioritising IPL and RCB over preparing for WTC Final.
Markram reveals T20 World Cup final heartbreak crossed his mind during WTC Final: 'That gave me a bit of motivation'
Firstcricket Staff •Aiden Markram starred in South Africa's historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's with a superb 136, helping the Proteas get over the line in an ICC tournament after countless heartbreaks in the past.
Bavuma's reveals Australia tried sledging Proteas with 'chokers' tag: 'We could hear Aussies using that dreaded word'
Firstcricket Staff •Temba Bavuma, however, helped South Africa bury the "chokers" tag with a five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship at Lords', helping the Proteas win their maiden ICC world title in the process.
ICC reportedly rejects BCCI's proposal to host WTC final in India
Firstcricket Staff •As per the latest report, BCCI has failed to convince Jay Shah-led ICC and England are set to continue hosting the future WTC Finals.
Temba Bavuma: The poster boy of 'racial quota' criticism inspires South Africa past the 'chokers' tag
Amitb •Temba Bavuma, whose appointment as South Africa's first black African Test captain in 2023 was met with scepticism, led South Africa to their first-ever ICC world title on Saturday.
After years of veering towards gates of cricketing hell, South Africa pitch up in paradise with WTC triumph
Shashwat Kumar •The overriding emotion from everyone with an allegiance to South African cricket, apart from the obvious delight, was one of relief. That this monkey was finally off their back, and that they will no longer personify the many possible slips between the cup and the lip.
WTC Final triumph an opportunity for us as a nation, divided as we are, to unite: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma
Firstcricket Staff •Temba Bavuma led South Africa to a five-wicket victory over Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's, helping the Proteas end a 27-year wait for another global trophy.
Bavuma, Markram, Rabada and other South Africans who starred in historic victory over Australia in WTC Final
Firstcricket Staff •Temba Bavuma continued his golden run as South Africa Test captain while Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada starred with bat and ball respectively as the Proteas defeated Australia by five wickets to be crowned world Test champions at Lord's on Saturday.