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Temba Bavuma's South Africa were clinical in their chase. (AP Photo)

We have target on our backs but South Africa walk proudly as Test Champions: Bavuma

August 28, 2026 7:47 pm

Temba Bavuma and South Africa start a stretch of home Test series next month in which they face Australia, Bangladesh and England as they look to qualify for the 2027 World Test Championship final

India are handed a stiff challenge to make the WTC 2025-27 final next year. (CREIMAS)

WTC Schedule 2025-27: Remaining series fixtures, best possible finish for all teams

August 28, 2026 11:19 am

With six teams left in contention for the ICC World Test Championship final next year, here's a look at how the forthcoming series are stacked up for each of them.

Despite the draw in Colombo, Gill remained optimistic about India's WTC final qualification. (AP Photo)

Why draw vs Sri Lanka in Colombo could cost India a WTC final spot

August 27, 2026 7:26 pm

Shubman Gill stays optimistic, but the maths now demands near-perfection in New Zealand and at home to Australia

Ravindra Jadeja of India celebrates the wicket of Prabath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka during Day 5 of the 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 27, 2026.

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Updated World Test Championship standings after India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

August 27, 2026 5:20 pm

Check updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India failed to beat Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing a follow-on.

Australia levelled two-match Test series after beating Bangladesh in the second Test. (AP)

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Updated World Test Championship standings after AUS beat BAN in 2nd Test

August 23, 2026 3:07 pm

Check updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after Australia beat Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay to level the two-match Test series on Sunday.

ICC WTC Points Table (2025-27) Update: India improved their position at No. 5 with the Galle Test win. (CREIMAS)

WTC Points Table update after IND vs SL 1st Test: India make gains in Galle win

August 19, 2026 1:55 pm

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table after India beat Sri Lanka in the 1st Test in Galle on Wednesday.

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Bangladesh stunned Australia to improve their position on the standings. (AP Photo)

WTC Points Table update after Bangladesh beat Australia: BAN dent AUS lead

August 16, 2026 10:44 am

Check updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after Bangladesh stun Australia in the 1st Test in Darwin on Sunday.

Pakistan beat West Indies in the 2nd Test to level the series. (Reuters)

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Updated World Test Championship standings after PAK beat WI in 2nd Test

August 06, 2026 10:00 am

Check updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after Pakistan beat West Indies in the 2nd Test on Wednesday.

South Africa are the defending champions, having beaten Australia in the 2025 WTC Final. (AP Photo)

The Oval awarded 2027 WTC Final days after Lord's pitch deemed 'unsatisfactory'

July 23, 2026 6:37 pm

The Oval will host the WTC Final for the second time, having last hosted the marquee Test in 2023.

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Why Test cricket remains an uneven playing field for women

July 15, 2026 10:33 am

India’s historic win at Lord's has revived interest in women's Test cricket, but the format still faces major structural and financial challenges.

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