A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp,

The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, featuring 71 matches between nine participating teams over two years. The new edition begins on June 17 with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh in Galle.

South Africa became the third team to win the World Test Championship trophy. The ICC event has had three different winners in as many seasons. India have played two finals and lost both. Here, we will have a look at all three teams to win the World Test Championship.

South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.

Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan declared Australia “look beatable” after its “batting frailties” were exposed in the five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final.

South Africa’s Captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory on day four of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and South Africa, at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 14, 2025. South Africa won the Test by five wickets. AFP

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.

The World Test Championship has faced criticism from many, not that Australia and South Africa will care as they prepare for the final.

A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp,

From Kagiso Rabada with the ball initially to Aiden Markram with the bat later, South Africa found heroes who battled the odds as well as public perception to forge an evergreen global triumph