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What if teams got more points for taking Tests longer (but draws weren't rewarded)?
The current WTC system is weighed in favour of bowler-friendly pitches. Here's one that aims to incentivise longer Test matches that end in an outright result
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Leicestershire
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Harry Swindells, Leicestershire's One-Day Cup hero, retires aged 26
Long-term finger injury forces keeper-batter to quit the sport with immediate effect
England
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England confirmed by ICC as host for next three WTC finals
ECB's 'successful track record in hosting recent finals' cited as reason for keeping showcase event in country
India
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Manjrekar: Day two a learning curve for Gill
Sanjay Manjrekar on Gill's captaincy and decision-making on day two at Lord's
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The mystique of Kolkata 2001 is still unbeatable
Leeds 2019 and Brisbane 2021 made strong claims to the crown, but Kolkata 2001 still prevailed among the fans as the greatest Test match of the 21st century
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Switch Hit: Bavuma's big moment, England's big test
Alan is joined by Miller and Firdose to discuss South Africa's WTC triumph before Matt jumps in to help preview the Test series between England and India
South Africa
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'We haven't seen people like that' - South Africa receive heroes welcome home
Joburg turns up for its World Test Champions as Temba Bavuma's team start to realise just what they've been able to do
South Africa
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Rabada toasts 'special, special, special' win: 'I'm willing to give my blood for this team'
"There are normally two voices in your head, the one that doubts and the one that believes. The second is the one that we keep feeding, especially in big moments"
South Africa
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'Together-together' - why South Africa's triumph matters on the long walk to freedom
Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself
South Africa
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South Africa revel on Lord's stage as WTC gets showpiece it deserves
Home of Cricket embraces the moment and enhances the spectacle in triumphant week for format
South Africa
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Conrad: 'We're the world champions, we create our own reality'
South Africa's coach said their WTC win will have people fall in love with Test and first-class cricket
South Africa
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Stats - Bavuma and South Africa's dream run during the WTC cycle
Bavuma was the best batter of the 2023-25 cycle and he had the best pace attack at his disposal
Australia
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Cummins: The new WTC cycle feels like a reset
Australia went down in this final to South Africa which suggests some change might be on the horizon
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Australia
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Khawaja has Ashes backing, but Labuschagne's spot uncertain
Head coach McDonald hints at top-order changes after WTC final defeat
Sri Lanka
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Mathews' best - Rain man in Galle, Hero at Headingley
Reliving five of the Sri Lanka allrounder's best performances in Test cricket in the lead-up to his final match
South Africa
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Bavuma: We've wiped all doubts with the way that we've played
Temba Bavuma on what the win means for South Africa
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Bavuma still unbeaten as captain as South Africa end 9722-day wait with WTC title
Stats highlights from the fourth day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's
South Africa
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'Would be great to not have to hear it again' - SA banish chokers tag
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma played key roles as SA won their first world title
Australia
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Introspection beckons as Australia leave Lord's less clear of a path forward
The upcoming tour of West Indies, which starts a new WTC cycle, could prove a line in the sand
South Africa
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Markram: 'Important to keep Test cricket No.1 in SA'
Aiden Markram reflects on a historic world title for South Africa
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South Africa
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'Never thought this would happen'
South Africa fans in London react to Bavuma's men winning the WTC title
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South Africa
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'As divided as we are at times, rejoice in this moment and just be one' - SA players on WTC 2025 victory
While Keshav Maharaj was in tears, his team-mates could hardly believe the win as well
Aiden Markram
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Markram delivers WTC glory to end South Africa's history of heartbreak
South Africa lost Bavuma early on day four but Markram's glorious 136 took them over the line with five wickets to spare
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Steyn on SA's WTC win: 'We saw the biggest of the biggest come through'
Dale Steyn reflects on South Africa's journey to the WTC title, and their fairytale win in the final
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Watch - South Africa achieve WTC glory
South Africa end their ICC title drought with a win over Australia
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
| Group A | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | T | P | NRR |
| MUM | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1.976 |
| BRODA | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1.583 |
| HYD | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1.371 |
| HRYNA | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.995 |
| CGR | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.005 |
| J + K | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | -0.431 |
| MIZO | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -2.291 |
| MEGHA | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -2.932 |
| Group B | ||||||
| Team | M | W | L | T | P | NRR |
| KER | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 2.052 |
| HP | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1.813 |
| ASSAM | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1.125 |
| SVCS | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.454 |
| ODSA | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.453 |
| CHD | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.569 |
| BIHAR | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.122 |
| SIKM | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -5.387 |
| Group C | ||||||
| Team | M | W | L | T | P | NRR |
| PNJB | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3.727 |
| SAU | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2.324 |
| GUJ | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1.842 |
| RLYS | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.748 |
| GOA | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.747 |
| AP | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.167 |
| MNPR | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -3.067 |
| ARP | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -6.946 |
| Group D | ||||||
| Team | M | W | L | T | P | NRR |
| VIDAR | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0.913 |
| BENG | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0.404 |
| JHK | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0.154 |
| RAJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0.453 |
| MAHA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0.428 |
| UKHND | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.046 |
| PONDI | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -2.66 |
| Group E | ||||||
| Team | M | W | L | T | P | NRR |
| DELHI | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2.973 |
| UP | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1.816 |
| KNTKA | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1.358 |
| MP | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0.181 |
| TN | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | -0.282 |
| TPURA | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -2.387 |
| NAGA | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -3.226 |