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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Yashasvi Jaiswal achieves HISTORIC feat never done before by Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli or Viv Richards
Yashasvi Jaiswal. New Delhi: This is an achievement that no other batsman has ever achieved in history of cricket, be it a legend like Viv Richards, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin, Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara, Virat Kohli or AB de Villiers. None has achieved what Yashasvi Jaiswal did, even being in quite different times and on different teams. The Indian opening batter registered his fifth Test century on Friday in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Headingley in Leeds, a new record in the field of sport. It was the fifth Test hundred scored by Jaiswal in all and third against England, and importantly the first on English soil, in his maiden series at the venue. It became part of the history, marking his name in the record books as the first foreign batter to score centuries in debut Tests in England and Australia. The Indian opening batter, who made a triumphant 161 in his first ever Test at Perth against Australia during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar trophy, arrived in England to continue to announce himself in international cricket. On Friday he further adorned his cap by scoring his maiden Test century in England, and again on the first day of taking the field on English soil. Interestingly, Sachin Tendulkar did score a hundred in his first tours to England and Australia during his maiden Test tours to both countries, but it was not his first match he played in these countries. The first century of his career in England was made at his second Test against England at Manchester, and his first century in Australia was also at the third Test held in Adelaide. When Jaiswal hit back-to-back over boundaries off Brydon Carse during the 49th over, he scored his century on the last delivery with a single. He was unable to hold back his emotion, roared, and celebrated wildly which is a conclusive statement to the spectators at Headingley as well as fans worldwide that he now has Test centuries in Australia and West Indies and in England. The left hander, who made a hundred on his Test debut against the West Indies, had earlier accrued over 700 runs in the home series versus England last season. The century was scored in a time when there were serious concerns of how India new-age batting line-up would be in overseas conditions now that stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had retired.
India Today
15-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Australia remain at the top of ICC Test rankings despite WTC loss to South Africa
Australia, despite their defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, maintain their spot at the top of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest update on the Test rankings. The Pat Cummins-led side suffered a crushing defeat thanks to Aiden Markram's legendary knock alongside Kagiso Rabada's nine-wicket haul. Apart from the duo's heroics, key contributions by the captain, Temba Bavuma, helped Proteas win their first major honour in 27 the rankings, which were updated after the WTC result, show that Australia maintained their stronghold at the top, having taken 123 rating points in the 26 matches the WTC winners, South Africa, have jumped up to second in the charts after their historic win. They now have 114 rating points in the 22 matches played so far. They managed to get past England for the second position and now have a one-point gap between these two sides. It should also be noted that beating the top-ranked side results in the highest points weightage and the Proteas were awarded three rating points for their win at Lord's. The Proteas' Test side will be back in action for a two-match series against Zimbabwe that is set to begin on June 28, later this month. Table-topper Australia will also be back with the Test tour to West Indies for a three-match series beginning on June hold the fourth spot after their whitewash at home against New Zealand, followed by the series defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar trophy that ended earlier this year. With Shubman Gill at the helm as their new skipper and senior stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket, the Indian team will embark on a new journey where they hope to reach greater Test team rankings could see a big change with England set to play hosts for a five-match Test series against India set to begin on June 20. Both sides will be keen on starting off the 2025-2027 WTC cycle on a positive note and rack up as many wins as InMust Watch
The Advertiser
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's
Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final. Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final. Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final.
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's
Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final.
The Advertiser
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'This team is different': Proteas dismiss old failures
Star batter Aiden Markram insists South Africa have "buried" the heartbreaking results they've endured in previous ICC finals. Despite winning seven matches in a row to qualify, the Proteas arrive at Lord's for the World Test Championship final against Australia as underdogs. No.1 ranked Australia are gunning for back-to-back WTC trophies, having beaten India in the 2023 decider. But South Africa's history in ICC tournaments is a sorry one, having never lifted a ODI or T20 World Cup. The Proteas have lost all five ODI World Cup semi-finals, and were defeated by India in the T20 decider last year. Markram believes South Africa's previous performances in big games will count for little once the one-off Test begins on Wednesday. "This team is a bit different. Very different personnel to what the white-ball squad," Markram said at Lord's on Sunday. "We haven't addressed it too much. A few of us that have been part of previous ICC events that didn't go our way have dealt with it, chatted to each other and make sure we've buried it nicely. "It's more about the excitement of having another opportunity to actually do the job. "If we play good cricket, we'll give ourselves a fairly good chance of winning." South Africa never have the luxury of starting a tour slowly, having not played more than two Tests in a series since they travelled to Australia in 2022-23. On the other hand, Australia had to reel in a 1-0 deficit against India last summer to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time in a decade. Australia allrounder Beau Webster believed his side had probably earned the right to be favourites. "When you look at the guys in our dressing room and what they've accomplished, not just in this World Test cycle, but obviously in their careers, it's pretty amazing," Webster said. "The cattle we've got in our dressing room, I'm sure everyone's going in very confident into this Test. "We've got a very good record at Lord's, both individually with a few of our players, and as a collective the record here is good. "So everyone's going in with a lot of confidence." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final. Star batter Aiden Markram insists South Africa have "buried" the heartbreaking results they've endured in previous ICC finals. Despite winning seven matches in a row to qualify, the Proteas arrive at Lord's for the World Test Championship final against Australia as underdogs. No.1 ranked Australia are gunning for back-to-back WTC trophies, having beaten India in the 2023 decider. But South Africa's history in ICC tournaments is a sorry one, having never lifted a ODI or T20 World Cup. The Proteas have lost all five ODI World Cup semi-finals, and were defeated by India in the T20 decider last year. Markram believes South Africa's previous performances in big games will count for little once the one-off Test begins on Wednesday. "This team is a bit different. Very different personnel to what the white-ball squad," Markram said at Lord's on Sunday. "We haven't addressed it too much. A few of us that have been part of previous ICC events that didn't go our way have dealt with it, chatted to each other and make sure we've buried it nicely. "It's more about the excitement of having another opportunity to actually do the job. "If we play good cricket, we'll give ourselves a fairly good chance of winning." South Africa never have the luxury of starting a tour slowly, having not played more than two Tests in a series since they travelled to Australia in 2022-23. On the other hand, Australia had to reel in a 1-0 deficit against India last summer to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time in a decade. Australia allrounder Beau Webster believed his side had probably earned the right to be favourites. "When you look at the guys in our dressing room and what they've accomplished, not just in this World Test cycle, but obviously in their careers, it's pretty amazing," Webster said. "The cattle we've got in our dressing room, I'm sure everyone's going in very confident into this Test. "We've got a very good record at Lord's, both individually with a few of our players, and as a collective the record here is good. "So everyone's going in with a lot of confidence." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final. Star batter Aiden Markram insists South Africa have "buried" the heartbreaking results they've endured in previous ICC finals. Despite winning seven matches in a row to qualify, the Proteas arrive at Lord's for the World Test Championship final against Australia as underdogs. No.1 ranked Australia are gunning for back-to-back WTC trophies, having beaten India in the 2023 decider. But South Africa's history in ICC tournaments is a sorry one, having never lifted a ODI or T20 World Cup. The Proteas have lost all five ODI World Cup semi-finals, and were defeated by India in the T20 decider last year. Markram believes South Africa's previous performances in big games will count for little once the one-off Test begins on Wednesday. "This team is a bit different. Very different personnel to what the white-ball squad," Markram said at Lord's on Sunday. "We haven't addressed it too much. A few of us that have been part of previous ICC events that didn't go our way have dealt with it, chatted to each other and make sure we've buried it nicely. "It's more about the excitement of having another opportunity to actually do the job. "If we play good cricket, we'll give ourselves a fairly good chance of winning." South Africa never have the luxury of starting a tour slowly, having not played more than two Tests in a series since they travelled to Australia in 2022-23. On the other hand, Australia had to reel in a 1-0 deficit against India last summer to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time in a decade. Australia allrounder Beau Webster believed his side had probably earned the right to be favourites. "When you look at the guys in our dressing room and what they've accomplished, not just in this World Test cycle, but obviously in their careers, it's pretty amazing," Webster said. "The cattle we've got in our dressing room, I'm sure everyone's going in very confident into this Test. "We've got a very good record at Lord's, both individually with a few of our players, and as a collective the record here is good. "So everyone's going in with a lot of confidence." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final.
