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‘His decision to prioritize IPL over national team raised eyebrows': Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood after WTC defeat
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- Business Standard
FIH Pro League Highlights: India slump to 6th defeat against Australia
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COMMENT: After 27 years of unfulfilled hopes and near misses, the Proteas are crowned WTC winners
As the thrilling spectacle played itself out on Saturday, South Africa's national cricket team, the Proteas, celebrated a monumental victory at the iconic home of cricket, Lord's, where they captured the prestigious International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Test Championship mace. It was a long-awaited celebration, marking the end of a 27-year wait for South Africa, which last tasted ICC success in 1998 with their Champions Trophy victory in Bangladesh. South Africa triumphed over arch-rivals Australia by five wickets on the fourth morning at Lord's, finally shedding the long-standing ICC monkey that had dogged their cricketing legacy. Leading the charge was Aiden Markram, whose unbeaten match-winning 136 runs off 207 balls, only earned him the 'Player of the Match' award but also highlighted his role as the lynchpin of the innings. As the only centurion in a tense final, Markram's ice-cool composure was pivotal, especially during a time when the pressure was palpable. The Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, showcased exceptional leadership qualities during this high-stakes encounter. Despite grappling with a hamstring injury sustained the previous day, Bavuma produced a gritty captain's innings, scoring 66 runs off 134 balls. His steadfastness was crucial as he and Markram shared a pivotal 147-run partnership for the third wicket, which proved to be the turning point of the match. Bavuma's earlier contribution of 36 runs in the first innings was equally important. Coming off a dismal 138 all-out in response to Australia's 212, Bavuma's performance helped set a solid foundation for the chase that would follow. His gritty endeavours allowed South Africa to regroup and maintain their focus as they countered the formidable Australian bowling attack. The significance of this victory resonates deeply with Bavuma and his teammates. In a post-match reflection, he revealed how the Aussies had used the word "choke" around the pitch areas during their second innings. On this occasion, South Africa silenced past critics and proved they are no longer the 'chokers' they were once dubbed. The Proteas are now World Test champions, a title they will carry with pride as they look towards the future of South African cricket.
