Opening woes roll on as Aussies collapse under lights It was a familiar tale as Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja fell cheaply as Australia made just 225 on the opening night of the third Test against West Indies. AAP · Jul 12, 2025
Teenage opener Sam Konstas backed by Australia skipper Pat Cummins despite West Indies struggles The 19-year-old has endured a tricky tour of the Caribbean so far but retains his captain’s backing The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Remorseless Australian bowling onslaught blows away West Indies in second Test Australia’s bowlers fired on the fourth day of the second Test to clinch victory with a day to spare in Grenada and claim an unassailable series lead The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025
Aussie batting woes continue against Windies quicks Sam Konstas's struggles against the West Indies quicks have continued in the Caribbean, as Australia slumped at stumps on day two of the second Test. AAP · Jul 4, 2025
Australia 'happy' even after mixed day with bat Nearly all of Australia's batters got starts in the second Test against the West Indies, but only Alex Carey and Beau Webster converted them to fifties. AAP · Jul 3, 2025
Inglis makes way as Aussie star returns for second Test Steve Smith looked set to miss Australia's tour of the West Indies after suffering a compound dislocation, but the star will return for the second Test. AAP · Jul 3, 2025
Josh Hazlewood blitz sends Australia to victory inside three days in West Indies The fast bowler’s five-wicket haul inspired a 159-run victory after a decent showing from Australia’s middle order on day three of the first Test The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025
Green light given for stint at No.3 after Marnus axing Australian captain Pat Cummins expects Cameron Green to be given an extended run in the No.3 spot vacated by the axed Marnus Labuschagne. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma Marnus Labuschagne is coming off a two-year period of averaging less than 28 in Tests, giving Australia's ageing top-order plenty of problems. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
'Premier' Cummins needs to deliver one more time Pat Cummins has no time to reflect on a landmark day in his brilliant career as he's charged with delivering one more masterpiece to win the World Test final. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
'Panicked' Proteas batter relieved to avoid dismissal Two years after stumping Jonny Bairstow in controversial circumstances, Alex Carey has found himself in another tricky spot in the middle at Lord's. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Cummins and Rabada lead from the front on a breathless second day at Lord’s Australia and South Africa had plenty of reasons to be grateful to their respective spearheads as the WTC final progressed at a rapid pace The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham South Africa batter said his side are confident despite 218-run deficit in World Test Championship final, adding: ‘We would definitely have taken this score’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025 Temba Bavuma’s gutsy fightback shows South Africa’s never-say-die spirit This team never know when they’re beaten and their captain led the resistance when Australia looked on top
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025 Australia edge South Africa as bowlers dominate at WTC final Australia lead South Africa by 218 runs after wickets tumble again on Day Two of World Test Championship final.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025 Australia and South Africa wickets tumble to leave WTC final on a knife-edge Pat Cummins took six wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 138 but Australia struggled their way to 144-8 in their second innings
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Captain Pat Cummins answers Australia’s call before South Africa roar back in rollercoaster final Cummins took six wickets to put Australia in the ascendancy before a late collapse kept South Africa’s hopes much alive
AAP · Jun 12, 2025 Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025 Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025 Bavuma says ‘eye-opening’ defeat by Australia inspired South Africa Test transformation The South Africa captain seeks an upset in the World Test Championship final while Pat Cummins feels the champions are facing an unknown at Lord’s
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.