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Keshav Maharaj: Turning past disappointments into World Test Championship triumph
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj hope they can join the South African cricket pantheon of greats with a win over Australia in the World Test Championship final. Image: Rodger Bosch / AFP As a key player who stars in all formats, Keshav Maharaj has had his fair share of heartbreak in Proteas colours over the last few years. The left-arm spinner was part of the side that finished runners-up at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, while the Proteas also reached the semi-finals of both the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Those near misses still sting, as the South African cricket side continue to be regarded as nearly men. But, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Maharaj wants them to channel that heartbreak into vibes ahead of Wednesday morning's first day at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading 'In previous attempts, no one expected us to reach the knockout phases of any competition, but we have reached two semi-finals and two finals,' Maharaj told the ICC. 'Hopefully through all those misses we come right in this one. There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years. 'If we run with it and stay true to it, hopefully this is our opportunity to finally raise that most-coveted trophy that has eluded us for a number of years.' This Test team has been up for every fight thus far, except in New Zealand in January 2024 when a virtual third-string Proteas team got hammered while the top guns were playing in the SA20. The Proteas won their last seven Test matches to qualify for the final by playing some aggressive cricket and with everybody in the team making big contributions. Compared to the last Proteas side that held the ICC Test Championship mace at Lord's in 2012, Shukri Conrad's team do not have many legendary names such as Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn and Graeme Smith. What they do have is a strong team culture second to none, and beating Australia in the WTC final will surely see their names also stand alongside some of the greats of the South African game. 'I remember watching that when they lifted the mace,' Maharaj said. 'We know that apart from doing it for us, we want to honour the legends of the past and hopefully we will one day be seen in the same calibre and light to win such a coveted title and hold the Test mace. 'When we started the journey two years ago, a lot of people didn't think we'd be in this situation, but with each and every series we grow more and more,' added Maharaj. 'Our blend of youth and experience complements each other really nicely, and we find ourselves competing for another trophy. 'The boys have put in a lot of hard work. The excitement is building as we edge closer and it's now about letting it sink in and soaking up the occasion to allow us to play with freedom.'
India Gazette
02-06-2025
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- India Gazette
Disappointed that Shreyas wasn't picked for Indian team, makes him a little bit hungrier for us: PBKS' Ponting ahead of IPL final
New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting believes in-form PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer is determined to guide Punjab to their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title, according to the ICC website. Iyer's brilliant 87* off 41 balls powered PBKS to chase 204 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Qualifier two of the ongoing IPL 2025, pulling off the highest-ever run-chase during a playoff/knockout match in the history of the competition, to book a spot in the final of IPL 2025 against Royal Challengers (RCB), which will be played on Tuesday. Iyer was a notable absentee when India named their 18-player squad for their upcoming five-match Test tour of England, starting from June 20, and the in-form right-hander has responded by scoring runs and leading the Kings into the IPL final after 10 years. If the Kings manage to win, this will be their maiden IPL title. Ponting discussed Iyer's absence from India's Test squad and said the in-form middle-order batter had moved on quickly from the disappointment. 'I actually was he's accepted that really well and he's moved on. He's just got that real hunger in his eyes to do well every time that he plays for us here and wants to win games of cricket and wants to evolve and develop into the best leader and captain that he can be,' Ricky Ponting said. Iyer was one of India's best performers during India's run to the finals in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and was the side's leading run-scorer at the Champions Trophy earlier this year. He has also scored plenty of runs recently against the red ball at the first-class level in India, and Ponting thought that strong form would have seen Iyer win a recall to the Test side. 'Certain other players that have been picked in that (Test) squad have done it on the back of good first-class cricket and good IPL seasons leading up to that selection, and Shreyas has done absolutely everything the same as some of those other players,' Ponting noted. 'So I was disappointed that he didn't get picked, as I actually felt that he would get picked. But he didn't. And I think that probably makes him a little bit hungrier for us when these playoff games come around.' Ponting and Iyer previously combined at the Delhi Capitals. Iyer scored 243 runs from five innings at India's successful Champions Trophy earlier this year and has scored 603 runs for the Kings from 16 innings at the IPL this year to be sixth overall on the leading run-scorer charts. 'I enjoy playing a bit of a role with him as we work really well that's the way we've worked this year, and it's been nice to get that sort of working relationship back together again,' he said. (ANI)
India Gazette
02-06-2025
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- India Gazette
SA's power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen announces retirement from international cricket
New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement. Klaasen posted on his Instagram, 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision, but also one that I have absolute peace with.' Klaasen, who played in 122 international matches for the Proteas, expressed gratitude towards his coaches during his cricketing journey. 'I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough,' he said. 'My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most, and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful.' 'To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career.' 'I will always be a big Proteas supporter and would like to thank everyone who supported me and my teammates during my career,' he added. Klaasen's iconic whip-pull off the spinners made him a dangerous prospect across the formats for South Africa. He was a member of the South Africa side that featured in the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. He scored 2141 runs with a highest score of 174 in his 60 ODIs at an average of 43.69. In the T20Is, he scored 1000 runs with a highest score of 81 and a strike rate of 141.84. While he smashed four centuries and 11 fifties in ODIs, Klaasen had five T20I half-centuries against his name. His power-hitting was on full display during a blistering career-best 174 against Australia at his home ground, SuperSport Park, in 2023 - the second highest score ever recorded by a number five. Klaasen had earlier retired from Tests in January 2024, having featured in four games in the longest format. (ANI)
Int'l Cricket Council
02-06-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Klaasen announces shock exit from international cricket
The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement. In his statement, Klaasen mentioned how difficult it was for him to arrive at this decision. "It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with." Klaasen, who featured in 122 internationals for the Proteas, felt gratitude towards his coaches during his cricketing journey. "I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough. "My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful. "To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career." Klaasen unleashes fiery shots in Mumbai | CWC23 Heinrich Klaasen hit a 4,4,6 against Reece Topley in the 45th over of the England-South Africa ICC Men's Cricket World Cup encounter. Klaasen's iconic whip-pull off the spinners made him a dangerous prospect across the formats for South Africa. He was a member of the South Africa side that featured in the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. He scored 2141 runs with a highest score of 174 in his 60 ODIs at an average of 43.69. In the T20Is, he scored 1000 runs with a highest score of 81 and a strike rate of 141.84. Klaasen had earlier retired from Tests in January 2024, having featured in four games in the longest format. NewsMen's NewsHeinrich Klaasen
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
CT 2025 created viewership records: ICC
Celebrating 368bn global viewing minutes across global coverage, the 2025 edition became the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy ever. PHOTO: AFP The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled the staggering broadcast viewership figures attained across the globe following the memorable ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Celebrating 368bn global viewing minutes across global coverage, the event becomes the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy ever and represents a growth of 19% compared with the previous event held in England and Wales in 2017. The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 also drew 308mn global viewing minutes per over – the most ever for an ICC event. A blockbuster final in Dubai saw India claim the iconic white jackets, and their victory over New Zealand on 9 March became the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy match ever, with 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, shattering the record set during the 2017 final by 52.1%. The thrilling finale also takes third spot in the most watched ICC matches of all time globally by live watch time, while in India itself, the fixture also represents the third most watched ICC match ever, only surpassed by the India v New Zealand semi-final at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, and the final of that same event between India and Australia. Spread across 29 channels and nine languages, and with the return of the award-winning Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary, coverage in India across the JioStar network featured a range of inclusive innovations designed to ensure all fans could enjoy the unrivalled drama of the Champions Trophy, culminating in it becoming the most watched Champions Trophy ever in the country. Moreover, the event boasted the highest proportion of watch time attributed to digital sources of any ICC tournament ever in India, with the vertical MaxView feed – produced in collaboration with the ICC – providing an intuitive and engaging mobile viewing experience. The tournament became the most watched Champions Trophy ever in Australia too, with overall viewing hours up by 65% on 2017. With enhanced coverage featuring the introduction of a Hindi language feed, Amazon Prime Video witnessed the highest viewership of any ICC event shown exclusively on the platform. Elsewhere, fans in the USA defied less favourable match timings to record a 38% growth in watch time compared with the 2017 event. Despite the hosts falling short in their pursuit of back-to-back Champions Trophy success, viewing hours for the 2025 event in Pakistan rose by 24% versus figures accumulated during their 2017 trophy-winning campaign. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said:?"We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships. "It's also heartening to witness exceptional growth in markets such as Australia, where Amazon Prime Video recorded a 65% increase in viewership compared to the 2017 edition, and in the United States, where Willow TV saw a notable rise in audience figures despite challenging start times. "These milestones are a testament to the game's expanding footprint and the passion of cricket fans worldwide.".
