WTC Final_ Cummins Hints At Reset_ Johnson Blames IPL _ First Sports With Rupha Ramani _ N18G

WTC Final: Cummins Hints At Reset, Johnson Blames IPL | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

South Africa have finally broken their ICC curse, lifting the World Test Championship title with a gritty win over defending champions Australia at Lord's. In a dramatic final filled with raw emotion, mind games, and historic moments, the Proteas showed resilience under pressure. Captain Temba Bavuma and vice-captain Aiden Markram led the charge. But the victory wasn’t without controversy — Australia’s on-field sledging drew sharp criticism, with Bavuma revealing they were branded “chokers” during their chase. Post-match, Aussie legend Mitchell Johnson blasted Josh Hazlewood for prioritising IPL over national duty, while Pat Cummins admitted Australia’s top-order needs a reset. Rupha Ramani looks at how the Aussies fell, how the Proteas rose, and what this means for the future of Test cricket.

Also on the show, South Africa's WTC win saw three players star on the pitch - Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada. Over on the coaching staff, it was Shukri Conrad. However, there was another factor that influenced South Africa's win - their rugby team, the Springboks. How did a sport help in a historic title win? India is set to face England in a rebranded "Pataudi Trophy". The series will now be called as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. A decision that was met with heavy criticism. Sachin Tendulkar has now stepped in and wants the Pataudi legacy to continue. But is his proposed move enough? And former Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten has broken his silence on what drove him away. The 2011 World Cup-winning coach left the Pakistan job in just six months. Kirsten has now exposed the problems that is bringing Pakistan cricket down.

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South Africa | Australia | Cricket | ICC | World Test Championship | Temba Bavuma | Aiden Markram | Mitchell Johnson | Kagiso Rabada | Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy | First Sports | Rupha Ramani | Firstpost | Sports News

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