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Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- General
- Int'l Cricket Council
Jansen plots Australian assault with legend in Proteas' corner
Taking nine wickets at an average of just 13.11 on his first Test tour of the UK back in 2022, Jansen was a thorn in England's side when the Proteas visited Lord's, claiming four scalps in the space of just 11.4 overs as the tourists stormed to an innings victory. Best of Marco Jansen | CWC23 Best of Marco Jansen | CWC23 Towering at over two metres tall, the left-armer found prodigous swing with the Dukes ball on the tour, and stands as one of Australia's biggest threats in their World Test Championship defence when the teams meet from June 11. Looking back on the match, where he also made runs down the order, Jansen carries a confidence for the upcoming Final knowing there is scope for improvement. "I remember from a bowling point of view, the ball was swinging a lot more than I was expecting. "Getting used to the Dukes ball, when it starts to swing, and just getting used to all the different angles or whatever goes with that (is important). "And then batting, I batted well. There's a few good things (South Africa took from the 2022 match). And then there's a lot of other things there where I think we and me in particular can do a lot better." Keshav Maharaj proud of South Africa's Test resurgence | WTC25 Final Keshav Maharaj hails South Africa's recent rise in Test cricket heading into the World Test Championship Final against Australia. The Proteas have an extra weapon of sorts for the Final, bringing in England fast bowling legend Stuart Broad as a consultant for the Final. Not only did the quick take 153 of his 604 Test wickets against Australia (the most by any player in red-ball history), Broad also boasts 113 wickets in the format at Lord's. Jansen is eager to soak up Broad's knowledge in a bid to help the Proteas lift the mace. "Obviously he's played a lot against Australia at Lord's. (I want to) maybe pick his brain on what they did back then or what they did when he was playing to get certain batters out. "You might get a guy out with a ball that you never even planned on bowling. So it's good to have the information. "Once you're on the pitch on that day though, you have to figure it out for yourself. And then whatever plan you have or plan you think could work, (you) just try and do that and hope it pays off and you hope you execute well." Most memorable moments of The Ultimate Test | WTC23 Final Two tons, classic catches and brilliant bowling - relive the most memorable moments of the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final between Australia and India Jansen was also a strong performer when the Proteas last faced their Final combatants in the 2022/2023 Australian summer, though the tourists failed to land a punch in a 2-0 series defeat. The quick acknowledged his side weren't at their best against world-class opponents, though the variables around a neutral venue with a World Test Championship mace on the line mean the Final is destined to take a different. "They have good bowlers, good batters. So we know it's going to be tough. "The conditions are completely different. The way you're going to approach it will probably be different. And the thing that would probably stay the same is the analysis work and trying to see how you can get them (Australia's batters) out. "That'll probably stay the same. But going about it and playing in these conditions will be a lot different, in my opinion. "For me, it's just on the day, what can you do to get one particular batter out? And if you're batting, what can you do to not go out? And, yeah, I think they're probably going to think the same way as well." Ricky Ponting picks his Australia XI for the World Test Championship Final The former Australia captain names the squad he believes should take on South Africa in the WTC Final.
India.com
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
WTC 2025 Final winner to get Rs 300000000, Team India will gets Rs… from ICC
The ICC have given massive increase in WTC prize money. (Photo: ANI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a massive increase in prize money for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 and released a promotional video featuring several past and present stars as the anticipation builds for 'The Ultimate Test'. The winners of the WTC Final, to be played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's from 11-15 June, will take home a purse of $ 3.6 million or more than Rs 30 crore, more than double of what New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023) earned after winning the previous two finals. The losing finalists too will earn more than the earlier top prize money, assured of more than $ 2.1 million or Rs 18 crore this time. The winners of the previous two editions won $1.6 million while the losing finalists got $ 800,000. It's exciting to announce that the winner of the #WTC25 Final between South Africa and Australia will earn $3.6M, with the runner-up to receive $2.1M. The increase in prize money exhibits our efforts to prioritize Test cricket and build on momentum from previous WTC cycles. @ICC — Jay Shah (@JayShah) May 15, 2025 The increase in prize money exhibits the ICC's efforts to prioritize Test cricket as it looks to build on the momentum of the first three cycles of the nine-team competition. The third edition saw South Africa finish on a high with 2-0 home series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, ending with 69.44 percentage points. Defending champions Australia finished with 67.54 points while India finished with 50.00 after leading the table for much of the time. ICC Chair Jay Shah wished the finalists the very best as they set their sights on the Test Mace. 'We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition. The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads – a true celebration of cricket,' Jay Shah in a ICC statement. 'I am sure spectators at Lord's, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now. 'On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match.' Both captains too looked forward enthusiastically to playing at Lord's, which hosts the WTC Final for the first time. Australian captain Pat Cummins said: 'We are enormously proud to have the opportunity to defend the World Test Championship, especially at Lord's. It's a testament to all those involved across the past two years who have worked incredibly hard to reach the final, which is a great honour for all of us. 'We very much look forward to getting together again in England in just a few weeks' time and the challenge South Africa will present at the home of cricket.' South African captain Temba Bavuma said: 'We're really pleased to have made the World Test Championship Final, which is a good opportunity for us to win an ICC title. 'Everyone understands the importance of Test cricket and the World Test Championship lends context to this vital format of the game. Lord's is a fitting venue for this mega fixture and all of us will be out there trying to give our best against Australia.' 'The anticipation is increasing with less than one month to go, and I am sure fans around the world would be following the fortunes of both teams come 11 June.' ICC World Test Championship prize money Position Team Prize money Winner Australia/South Africa Rs 30.78 crore Runners-up Australia/South Africa Rs 18.46 crore Third India Rs 12.31 crore Fourth New Zealand Rs 10.26 crore Fifth England Rs 8.2 crore Sixth Sri Lanka Rs 7.18 crore Seventh Bangladesh Rs 6.15 crore Eighth West Indies Rs 5.13 crore Ninth Pakistan Rs 4.10 crore
Int'l Cricket Council
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Test: ICC World Test champions to bag $3.6 million purse
Losing finalists to get more than $2.1 million, full details of prize money announced in the build up to the final of the 2023-25 cycle A promotional video featuring past and present cricket stars can be viewed here The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a massive increase in prize money for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) and released a promotional video featuring several past and present stars as the anticipation builds for The Ultimate Test. The winners of the WTC Final, to be played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's from 11-15 June, will take home a purse of $ 3.6 million, more than double of what New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023) earned after winning the previous two finals. The losing finalists too will earn more than the earlier top prize money, assured of more than $ 2.1 million this time. The winners of the previous two editions won $1.6 million while the losing finalists got $ 800,000. The increase in prize money exhibits the ICC's efforts to prioritize Test cricket as it looks to build on the momentum of the first three cycles of the nine-team competition. The third edition saw South Africa finish on a high with 2-0 home series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, ending with 69.44 percentage points. Defending champions Australia finished with 67.54 points while India finished with 50.00 after leading the table for much of the time. ICC Chair Mr. Jay Shah wished the finalists the very best as they set their sights on the Test Mace. ICC Chair Jay Shah: 'We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition. 'The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads - a true celebration of cricket. 'I am sure spectators at Lord's, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now. 'On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match.' Both captains too looked forward enthusiastically to playing at Lord's, which hosts the WTC Final for the first time. Australian captain Pat Cummins said: 'We are enormously proud to have the opportunity to defend the World Test Championship, especially at Lord's. It's a testament to all those involved across the past two years who have worked incredibly hard to reach the final, which is a great honour for all of us. 'We very much look forward to getting together again in England in just a few weeks' time and the challenge South Africa will present at the home of cricket.' South African captain Temba Bavuma said: 'We're really pleased to have made the World Test Championship Final, which is a good opportunity for us to win an ICC title. 'Everyone understands the importance of Test cricket and the World Test Championship lends context to this vital format of the game. Lord's is a fitting venue for this mega fixture and all of us will be out there trying to give our best against Australia.' 'The anticipation is increasing with less than one month to go, and I am sure fans around the world would be following the fortunes of both teams come 11 June.' The Ultimate Test promotional video: Bavuma is among the Test icons featured in the promotional video to mark the 30-day countdown that not only reminds one of the importance of the WTC Final but also emphasizes how Test cricket is different from any other sport, requiring a unique combination of skill, intelligence, endurance and courage, among other attributes. Shaun Pollock, Dayle Steyn, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada are other South Africans appearing in the video while Matthew Hayden, Steve Smith, Travis Head and former women's Test player Mel Jones form the Australian representation. Former players and commentators Nasser Hussain, Shoaib Akhtar and Ravi Shastri are others appearing in the promotional video. Captains' Preview ahead of the WTC Final: In the build-up to the WTC Final, captains of both teams will look ahead to the contest in a live event on 9 June that fans can follow via the event's broadcast partners.
Int'l Cricket Council
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC World Test champions to bag $3.6 million purse
Losing finalists to get more than $2.1 million, full details of prize money announced in the build up to the final of the 2023-25 cycle A promotional video featuring past and present cricket stars can be viewed here The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a massive increase in prize money for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) and released a promotional video featuring several past and present stars as the anticipation builds for The Ultimate Test. The winners of the WTC Final, to be played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's from 11-15 June, will take home a purse of $ 3.6 million, more than double of what New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023) earned after winning the previous two finals. The losing finalists too will earn more than the earlier top prize money, assured of more than $ 2.1 million this time. The winners of the previous two editions won $1.6 million while the losing finalists got $ 800,000. The increase in prize money exhibits the ICC's efforts to prioritize Test cricket as it looks to build on the momentum of the first three cycles of the nine-team competition. The third edition saw South Africa finish on a high with 2-0 home series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, ending with 69.44 percentage points. Defending champions Australia finished with 67.54 points while India finished with 50.00 after leading the table for much of the time. ICC Chair Mr. Jay Shah wished the finalists the very best as they set their sights on the Test Mace. ICC Chair Jay Shah: 'We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition. 'The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads - a true celebration of cricket. 'I am sure spectators at Lord's, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now. 'On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match.' Both captains too looked forward enthusiastically to playing at Lord's, which hosts the WTC Final for the first time. Australian captain Pat Cummins said: 'We are enormously proud to have the opportunity to defend the World Test Championship, especially at Lord's. It's a testament to all those involved across the past two years who have worked incredibly hard to reach the final, which is a great honour for all of us. 'We very much look forward to getting together again in England in just a few weeks' time and the challenge South Africa will present at the home of cricket.' South African captain Temba Bavuma said: 'We're really pleased to have made the World Test Championship Final, which is a good opportunity for us to win an ICC title. 'Everyone understands the importance of Test cricket and the World Test Championship lends context to this vital format of the game. Lord's is a fitting venue for this mega fixture and all of us will be out there trying to give our best against Australia.' 'The anticipation is increasing with less than one month to go, and I am sure fans around the world would be following the fortunes of both teams come 11 June.' The Ultimate Test promotional video: Bavuma is among the Test icons featured in the promotional video to mark the 30-day countdown that not only reminds one of the importance of the WTC Final but also emphasizes how Test cricket is different from any other sport, requiring a unique combination of skill, intelligence, endurance and courage, among other attributes. Shaun Pollock, Dayle Steyn, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada are other South Africans appearing in the video while Matthew Hayden, Steve Smith, Travis Head and former women's Test player Mel Jones form the Australian representation. Former players and commentators Nasser Hussain, Shoaib Akhtar and Ravi Shastri are others appearing in the promotional video. Captains' Preview ahead of the WTC Final: In the build-up to the WTC Final, captains of both teams will look ahead to the contest in a live event on 9 June that fans can follow via the event's broadcast partners.
