The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it

South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests a few days after Rohit Sharma said goodbye to the game's longest format.

South Africa clinched their first ICC title in the last 27 years after beating Australia in the WTC 2025 Final by five wickets.

Across four days at Lord's, Temba Bavuma's team shows history, both distant and recent, can be overcome by a group brimming with talent and resilience.

A saving grace is that most top players appear to still view Test cricket as the pinnacle, such as Jamaica’s Mr Brandon King, who has kept faith with the red-ball format, amid his white-ball commitments. Mr King has now been rewarded with a place in the West Indies Test squad to face Australia.

Know all the details regarding the prize money for the final of the World Test Championship as South Africa defeat Australia to win the WTC crown.

Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart,