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India Gazette
21 hours ago
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- India Gazette
WTC final: Big milestones within reach for Australia's Khawaja, Cummins ahead of title clash against SA
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): As Australia's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title defence against South Africa draws closer, two of team's brightest stars in the ongoing cycle, skipper Pat Cummins and opener Usman Khawaja have big milestone to chase. Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's. If Australia wants to end the match with their hands on the shiny mace intact, they would need opener Khawaja to give them rock-solid starts and Cummins to pick up major wickets to send a powerful SA batting attack consisting of skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, etc, packing. Khawaja, Australia's top run-getter in the cycle so far with 1,422 runs in 19 Tests and 37 innings at an average of 41.82, with two centuries and six fifties, needs just 70 runs to touch the 6,000 run mark in the long format. Currently, Khawaja has scored 5,930 runs in 80 Tests at an average of 45.61, with 16 centuries and 27 fifties in 144 innings and the best score of 232. Khawaja is the 16th-highest run-getter for Australia. In all of the WTC cycles since 2019 onwards, Khawaja is the fifth-highest run-getter overall and Australia's third-best batter behind Marnus Labuschagne (4,186 runs in 52 Tests with 11 centuries and 22 fifties) and Steve Smith (4,072 runs in 52 Tests with 13 tons and 17 fifties). Khawaja has made 3,165 runs in 39 Tests of his WTC career, with an average of 48.69, including eight centuries and 13 fifties. His best score is 232. Also, skipper Cummins is just six wickets away from 300 Test wickets, he could become the eighth Aussie bowler and sixth pacer from his nation to do so. In 67 Tests so far, he has taken 294 wickets at an average of 22.43, with best figures of 6/23. He has also taken a total of 13 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls. In the ongoing cycle, he has taken a massive 73 scalps in 17 Tests at an average of just above 24, with best figures of 6/91 and five five-wicket hauls, standing just behind Jasprit Bumrah of India (77 scalps in 15 Tests at an average of 15.09). In all of WTC cycles since 2019, Cummins has been the second-highest wicket-taker, with 200 scalps at an average of 22.63, best figures of 6/91 and nine five-wicket hauls. He stands behind spinner Nathan Lyon (210 scalps in 50 Tests at an average of 26.85). Australia squad for WTC final: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett. (ANI)
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja Eye Huge Milestones As Australia Aim To Defend World Test Championship Crown
As Australia's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title defence against South Africa draws closer, two of team's brightest stars in the ongoing cycle, skipper Pat Cummins and opener Usman Khawaja have big milestone to chase. Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's. If Australia wants to end the match with their hands on the shiny mace intact, they would need opener Khawaja to give them rock-solid starts and Cummins to pick up major wickets to send a powerful SA batting attack consisting of skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, etc, packing. Khawaja, Australia's top run-getter in the cycle so far with 1,422 runs in 19 Tests and 37 innings at an average of 41.82, with two centuries and six fifties, needs just 70 runs to touch the 6,000 run mark in the long format. Currently, Khawaja has scored 5,930 runs in 80 Tests at an average of 45.61, with 16 centuries and 27 fifties in 144 innings and the best score of 232. Khawaja is the 16th-highest run-getter for Australia. In all of the WTC cycles since 2019 onwards, Khawaja is the fifth-highest run-getter overall and Australia's third-best batter behind Marnus Labuschagne (4,186 runs in 52 Tests with 11 centuries and 22 fifties) and Steve Smith (4,072 runs in 52 Tests with 13 tons and 17 fifties). Khawaja has made 3,165 runs in 39 Tests of his WTC career, with an average of 48.69, including eight centuries and 13 fifties. His best score is 232. Also, skipper Cummins is just six wickets away from 300 Test wickets, he could become the eighth Aussie bowler and sixth pacer from his nation to do so. In 67 Tests so far, he has taken 294 wickets at an average of 22.43, with best figures of 6/23. He has also taken a total of 13 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls. In the ongoing cycle, he has taken a massive 73 scalps in 17 Tests at an average of just above 24, with best figures of 6/91 and five five-wicket hauls, standing just behind Jasprit Bumrah of India (77 scalps in 15 Tests at an average of 15.09). In all of WTC cycles since 2019, Cummins has been the second-highest wicket-taker, with 200 scalps at an average of 22.63, best figures of 6/91 and nine five-wicket hauls. He stands behind spinner Nathan Lyon (210 scalps in 50 Tests at an average of 26.85). Australia squad for WTC final: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Mint
a day ago
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- Mint
WTC final: Big milestones within reach for Australias Khawaja, Cummins ahead of title clash against SA
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): As Australia's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title defence against South Africa draws closer, two of team's brightest stars in the ongoing cycle, skipper Pat Cummins and opener Usman Khawaja have big milestone to chase. Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's. If Australia wants to end the match with their hands on the shiny mace intact, they would need opener Khawaja to give them rock-solid starts and Cummins to pick up major wickets to send a powerful SA batting attack consisting of skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, etc, packing. Khawaja, Australia's top run-getter in the cycle so far with 1,422 runs in 19 Tests and 37 innings at an average of 41.82, with two centuries and six fifties, needs just 70 runs to touch the 6,000 run mark in the long format. Currently, Khawaja has scored 5,930 runs in 80 Tests at an average of 45.61, with 16 centuries and 27 fifties in 144 innings and the best score of 232. Khawaja is the 16th-highest run-getter for Australia. In all of the WTC cycles since 2019 onwards, Khawaja is the fifth-highest run-getter overall and Australia's third-best batter behind Marnus Labuschagne (4,186 runs in 52 Tests with 11 centuries and 22 fifties) and Steve Smith (4,072 runs in 52 Tests with 13 tons and 17 fifties). Khawaja has made 3,165 runs in 39 Tests of his WTC career, with an average of 48.69, including eight centuries and 13 fifties. His best score is 232. Also, skipper Cummins is just six wickets away from 300 Test wickets, he could become the eighth Aussie bowler and sixth pacer from his nation to do so. In 67 Tests so far, he has taken 294 wickets at an average of 22.43, with best figures of 6/23. He has also taken a total of 13 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls. In the ongoing cycle, he has taken a massive 73 scalps in 17 Tests at an average of just above 24, with best figures of 6/91 and five five-wicket hauls, standing just behind Jasprit Bumrah of India (77 scalps in 15 Tests at an average of 15.09). In all of WTC cycles since 2019, Cummins has been the second-highest wicket-taker, with 200 scalps at an average of 22.63, best figures of 6/91 and nine five-wicket hauls. He stands behind spinner Nathan Lyon (210 scalps in 50 Tests at an average of 26.85). Australia squad for WTC final: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett. (ANI)
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Root to Jaiswal: Top run-getters in World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle
The countdown to the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final has begun, with South Africa and defending champions Australia set to clash for Test cricket's ultimate prize at Lord's from 11 June. As two of the most complete teams prepare for battle, the WTC cycle has seen some incredible individual performances. Talking about batters, England's Joe Root has been the standout in the run-scoring department, while India's Yashasvi Jaiswal made a breakthrough few expected. Here's a quick look at the top run-getters of the ICC WTC 2023–25 cycle. Rank Player Team Span Mat Inns Runs HS 100s 50s 1 Joe Root ENG 2023–24 22 40 1968 262 7 7 2 Yashasvi Jaiswal IND 2023–25 19 36 1798 214* 4 10 3 Ben Duckett ENG 2023–24 22 41 1470 153 2 8 4 Harry Brook ENG 2023–24 17 29 1463 317 4 7 5 Usman Khawaja AUS 2023–25 19 37 1422 232 2 6 6 Steve Smith AUS 2023–25 19 35 1324 141 5 4 7 Travis Head AUS 2023–25 19 34 1177 152 3 5 8 Zak Crawley ENG 2023–24 19 34 1175 189 1 8 9 Kane Williamson NZ 2023–24 11 22 1152 156 5 4 10 Kusal Mendis SL 2024–25 11 20 1123 182* 5 3 11 Ollie Pope ENG 2023–24 19 34 1084 196 3 4 12 Saud Shakeel PAK 2023–25 14 26 1078 208* 3 4 13 Dhananjaya de Silva SL 2023–25 13 24 1065 122 3 8 14 Ben Stokes ENG 2023–24 18 32 1007 155 1 7 15 Rachin Ravindra NZ 2024 12 24 984 240 2 4 16 Shubman Gill IND 2023–25 16 29 972 119* 3 3 17 Alex Carey AUS 2023–25 19 30 954 156 1 5 18 Marnus Labuschagne AUS 2023–25 19 36 935 111 1 8 19 Mohammad Rizwan PAK 2023–25 12 22 900 171* 1 4 20 Shan Masood PAK 2023–25 14 27 880 151 2 5 1. Joe Root (England) England's senior statesman led the charts with 1,968 runs in 22 Tests, averaging 54.66. His ability to switch gears, play long innings, and deliver under pressure anchored England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach. With seven hundreds and seven fifties, Root continued to prove why he's one of the modern greats. His highest score of 262 was a masterclass in control and stamina, setting the tone for England's batting through the cycle. 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) The breakout star of the cycle, Jaiswal amassed 1,798 runs in just 19 Tests, averaging 52.88. His attacking strokeplay, combined with a calm head, helped him dominate both at home and overseas. A top score of 214 and four centuries* show his hunger for big runs. His consistency at the top proved crucial for India's competitiveness in this WTC cycle, and he has firmly established himself as a Test mainstay. 3. Ben Duckett (England) Duckett brought urgency to England's top order with his aggressive approach. In 22 Tests, he made 1,470 runs at 36.75, striking at a brisk 84.33. Though not always the most consistent, his ability to score quickly and disrupt bowling rhythms made him a perfect fit for England's new Test philosophy. With two centuries and eight fifties, Duckett was central to England's Bazball blueprint across varied conditions. 4. Harry Brook (England) Brook continued to enhance his reputation as England's most stylish young batter. Scoring 1,463 runs in 17 matches at an average of 50.44, he played several key innings, including a monumental 317. His range of strokes, confidence in defence, and acceleration made him a match-winner. Brook's ability to turn the tide of games with his shot-making was evident throughout England's WTC run, often changing momentum within a single session. 5. Usman Khawaja (Australia) Khawaja's consistency was pivotal in Australia's march to the final. The left-hander made 1,422 runs in 19 Tests, averaging 41.82, with a top score of 232. Known for his patient and composed style, Khawaja often blunted new-ball threats and helped build big first-innings totals. His performances away from home, especially in tough conditions, reflected his evolution into a dependable Test opener and a vital cog in Australia's WTC success.
Express Tribune
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan finish bottom of ICC Test Championship 2023-25 points table after loss
Pakistan ended their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 campaign in disappointment, finishing at the bottom of the standings. Their final blow came with a 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test of their two-match series on Monday, levelling the series 1-1 and snapping Pakistan's three-match home Test winning streak. Shan Masood expressed his disappointment after the game about his side's inability to maintain their winning run. Across 14 Tests in this WTC cycle, Pakistan secured just five wins, losing nine matches to finish with the lowest points percentage of 27.98%. Their victories included two each against Sri Lanka and England, and one against the West Indies. The team's most challenging phase came between December 2023 and October 2024, when they lost six consecutive Tests. This included three away defeats to Australia, two unexpected home losses to Bangladesh, and a single Test loss to England. Notably, Pakistan's defeats to Bangladesh marked the first time they had conceded a home Test series to their Asian rivals. Their final loss of the cycle, a home defeat to the West Indies in Multan, was the first time Pakistan had lost to the Caribbean side at home since 1990. The updated WTC 2023-25 points table saw Pakistan at the bottom, while the West Indies moved up to eighth with 28.21% points. Bangladesh, after whitewashing Pakistan in their home series, finished seventh with 31.25%. South Africa and Australia secured the top two spots with 69.44% and 63.73% points respectively, earning their places in the WTC Final at Lord's, set for June 11-16, 2025. South Africa topped the table with eight wins in 12 matches, while Australia claimed 11 wins from 17 games. India, England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka occupied the third to sixth positions, with India finishing at 50.00%, England at 43.18%, New Zealand at 48.21%, and Sri Lanka at 45.45%. Looking ahead to the ICC WTC 2025-27 cycle, Pakistan will host New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka for home Test series, while travelling to England, the West Indies, and Bangladesh.
