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'Didn't realise ICC final was Jay Shah v Jay Shah': Journalists, fans criticise Jay Shah, ICC over WTC Final video
Several journalists and fans took to social media to criticise the ICC and chairman Jay Shah after a promotional video for the World Test Championship Final heavily featured the administrator. read more The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, Jay Shah, is facing criticism from journalists and fans for appearing multiple times in the governing body's latest video over South Africa's World Test Championship (WTC) Final victory against Australia at Lord's. The 45-second video from ICC recapping South Africa's first world title win at the Lord's was shared on Monday evening on X, and it immediately came under fire for including former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah in at least 11 frames. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Journalists, fans criticise Jay Shah and ICC over WTC final video Journalists and fans criticised the ICC for focussing on Jay Shah more than highlighting the memorable moments from a historic match. 'hey @grok how many runs and wickets did Jay Shah get in the WTC?' a journalist remarked while sharing the video. hey @grok how many runs and wickets did Jay Shah get in the WTC? — Andrew Fidel Fernando (@afidelf) June 16, 2025 Another journalist joked that the video makes you feel that the WTC final was played by Jay Shah against Jay Shah. 'Didnt realise the ICC final was Jay Shah v Jay Shah. This video montage looks like it has been compiled by the Jay Shah appreciation society (which has 1 member) Yes he is the ICC chairman but this post was about the #WtcFinal2025 yet Jay is in it TWELVE times..' Didnt realise the ICC final was Jay Shah v Jay Shah. This video montage looks like it has been compiled by the Jay Shah appreciation society (which has 1 member) Yes he is the ICC chairman but this post was about the #WtcFinal2025 yet Jay is in it TWELVE times.. — Erika Morris (@ErikaMorris79) June 16, 2025 'How many runs did jay shah scored?' a fans asked. How many runs did jay shah scored? — Pitch Perfect (@InSwingInsights) June 16, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here are some more reactions. 'Did you see the ICC video?? Meant to be celebrating the WTC final - but instead has 11 shots of Jay Shah in it. It's so weird! It's hilarious!' Did you see the ICC video?? Meant to be celebrating the WTC final - but instead has 11 shots of Jay Shah in it. It's so weird! It's hilarious! #WTC2025 — Paul Dennett (@PaulDennett_) June 16, 2025 'It's funny how ICC added more glimpses of Jay Shah than the WTC winning skipper Bavuma in this video!' It's funny how ICC added more glimpses of Jay Shah than the WTC winning skipper Bavuma in this video! 🥴 — Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) June 17, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD For the unversed, South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets in the WTC 2025 Final to win their first world trophy in cricket. This was also their second ever ICC title after the ICC KNockout win in 1998.
News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'RCB Is Curse...': Memes Surface As South Africa Stun Australia In WTC Final
Last Updated: South Africa win their first World Test Championship title, sparking memes about Australia's failure to defend their title. Even as South Africa won their maiden World Test Championship title and an ICC trophy after 27 long years, the internet was flooded with funny memes over their title win as well as taking subtle digs at Australia's failure to defend their world title, albeit all in a light mood. There was no old heartache at the Lord's, with Aiden Markram making 136 and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma 66 as they chased down a target of 282 for a five-wicket victory over Australia. Markram, meanwhile, said that he hadn't slept well after finishing Friday's play on 102*. 'I even took a sleeping pill, but it didn't work, he said. Meanwhile, let's take a look at some of the memes that have surfaced online: 'Just 1 wicket from Hazlewood after bowling more than 30 overs across 2 Innings at Lords. This happens when you prioritise IPL over the WTC Final 😅," a user tweeted on Saturday afternoon. 'Josh Hazlewood never lost a final. RCB is a curse," another user tweeted on Saturday evening. ' Ek tha jo stand me khade khade trophy jitwa deta tha," a tweet read. 'Ek tha jo stand me khade khade trophy jitwa deta tha" — TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 14, 2025 ' Aaram se bhai Brigadier Temba Bavuma ne 27 saal baad ICC trophy 🏆 dilwai hai," a user tweeted. Aaram se bhai Brigadier Temba Bavuma ne 27 saal baad ICC trophy 🏆 dilwai hai #WTCFinal #WtcFinal2025 — Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) June 14, 2025 Dil Chhota mat kar — Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) June 14, 2025 Temba Bavuma to Pat Cummins. #WtcFinal2025 | #AUSvsSA — Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@rajabetsindia) June 14, 2025 Australia suffered a five-wicket loss as South Africa, with opener Aiden Markram making a superb 136 and captain Bavuma 66, chased down a target of 282 before lunch on Day 4. Markram, dismissed for a duck in the first innings, was 102* and Bavuma unbeaten on 65 despite spending most of his innings limping with a hamstring injury after the end of Day 3. First Published: June 14, 2025, 23:18 IST
News18
14-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Keshav Maharaj Chokes Up After South Africa Win World Test Championship
Last Updated: South Africa ended their ICC title drought by winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia. Keshav Maharaj was teary-eyed after South Africa ended their ICC title drought with a five-wicket victory over Australia to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final. The left-arm spinner expressed that winning the coveted Test mace at Lord's was an absolute honour as South Africa broke their 27-year knockout curse to win the ICC World Test Championship for the first time. Keshav Maharaj , the only Indian-origin player to touch the WTC Interview with graham smith can make Even Adult Cry 🥲 Congratulations South Africa 🇿🇦 and Captain Temba For making this History. #WtcFinal2025 #SouthAfrica — Devendra Soni (@DevendraSo37461) June 14, 2025 'It's special, it's an honour to lift the cup for everyone out here and back home. It's what the country's about, the unity among everyone in the last five days. We're very grateful, as a team, as a nation, as a proud country." 'I think the emotions would have spurred me in the right direction had I got into bat. Thanks to everyone who's been supporting us; through adversity, we've stood strong. We honour those who've come before us, and may this be a stepping stone for greater things to come," said Maharaj at the conclusion of the title clash. Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen was left in awe of Aiden Markram's magnificent 136 in the incredible chase. 'Don't know what to say; I was sitting there praying, luckily we got the job done. A lot of nerves in the change room, and a lot of guys are quiet, but to have the crowd cheering every single run, you can't ask for more. Markram was unbelievable, he and Temba took us home. I think that's what dreams are made of. Dreams are meant to be achieved, and we're going to celebrate really, really well." Lungi Ngidi stated that he was speechless about becoming a WTC winner. 'The other evening with that spell was about to break the game open. The excitement kept me going. I can't say much now. I am very proud of what the boys have achieved. It's been a lot of emotions, and the blood pressure is quite high." Kyle Verreynne, who hit the winning runs, said he was just relieved to hit the winning runs for South Africa. 'I'm just relieved – I was sitting there watching the morning session thinking 'I don't want to bat, I don't want to bat!' Obviously, Aiden did beautifully, but walking out to the middle, I was as nervous as I've ever been. You can listen to the whole ground singing. Probably getting a little emotional now. It's incredible." David Bedingham described the winning feeling as 'amazing'. 'Very nervous, but the way Aiden and Temba went about it made us calm. Thank goodness we got over the line. The sun plays a massive factor; we got lucky with the conditions. It's been 27 years, and I am so thankful we got over the line." First Published: June 14, 2025, 20:56 IST
News18
14-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Curse Is Broken...Victory For Cricket': Netizens Cheer SA Ending Historic 27-Year Trophy Drought With WTC Title
Last Updated: South Africa won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia by five wickets, ending a 27-year knockout curse. Bafana Bafana, it is finally time for Africa! After years of suffering sadness and heartbreak in knockout games of major tournaments, the Proteas finally broke a 27-year knockout hoodoo to taste championship glory, winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final on Saturday. Led by Aiden Markram's century and skipper Temba Bavuma's gritty fifty, South Africa secured a historic 5-wicket win over Australia in the WTC Final at the Lord's Stadium. Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs by carving Starc through cover-point to begin joyful, emotional celebrations in the dressing room, loyal supporters, family members, and former players in the Home of Cricket, as well as back home in South Africa. Netizens all over were overwhelmed with joy to witness the continued persistence of the Proteas, and in particular that of Bavuma, pay off as everyone rejoiced in the victory. He was mocked for his heightHe was mocked for his looksHe was called Quota ProductHe was abusedHe was insultedToday, He brought South Africa within inches of an ICC trophy despite battling with a hamstring. Temba Bavuma, The greatest to lead South Africa ♥️ #WTCFinal2025 — Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) June 13, 2025 TEMBA MEANS 'HOPE"'Remember, Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." #WtcFinal2025 — The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) June 14, 2025 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa shared his joy and elation, congratulating the team on their historic win. Congratulations to the Proteas the ICC Test Champions . We are proud of Captain Themba Bavuma for leading from the front.A victory for you and for the nation. #WtcFinal2025 — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) June 14, 2025 And there goes the 'chokers' tag away.A victory for cricket, A victory for South Africa 🇿🇦All hail lord Bavuma #WtcFinal2025 — Sonu Tiwari (@CricketbySonu) June 14, 2025 THE CURSE IS BROKEN! 🔥South Africa are the World Test Champions 2025! 🏆ICC trophy after decades – this is HISTORY in the making! 🇿🇦🏏1998 ➡️ 2025South Africa wins an ICC trophy after 27 YEARS!'South Africa – World Test Champions 2025"👑💚 #WtcFinal2025 Markram — Harshu (@harshvard100710) June 14, 2025 This SA team, led by the warrior Temba Bavuma, will now go down in history as the one who finally broke that dreaded ICC curse. They will be feted as heroes on their return home. And they have done it deservingly too, winning 8 Tests in a row to claim the title.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WTC final: Virat Kohli's 7-year-old praise tweet for Aiden Markram resurfaces — Can South Africa hold on or will they choke vs Australia?
Aiden Markram appears to have played one of the finest knocks of his Test career in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. Facing Australia, he remained unbeaten on 102* by the end of Day 3, bringing South Africa just 69 runs away from clinching their first ICC title since 1998. As fans dare to hope that the Proteas will finally lift the trophy, a seven-year-old tweet from Virat Kohli has resurfaced — and it feels eerily prophetic. Virat Kohli's tweet that aged well It turns out Markram had already caught Kohli's attention back in early 2018, when he scored a gritty 84 against Australia in Cape Town. Though he already had a few Test centuries to his name, it was that knock that stood out to Kohli — prompting the now-viral tweet. "Aiden Markram is a delight to watch!" — Virat Kohli wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2018. Aiden Markram is a delight to watch! Fast-forward to 2025, and Markram is once again making headlines — this time with a potential title-winning innings on the grandest stage in Test cricket. A golden chance for South Africa South Africa has spent nearly 30 years chasing an ICC trophy, with their journey marked by heartbreak and missed opportunities. Despite fielding world-class squads across generations, the team has often fallen short in crucial moments — earning the painful tag of "chokers" on the global stage. But this time, the atmosphere feels different. With eight wickets in hand, and Markram well-set at one end while captain Temba Bavuma stands firm on 65 at the other, the Proteas are closer than ever to rewriting their legacy. And to do it by defeating the defending champions Australia would make the moment even more historic. Indeed !!! Can the Proteas finally finish the job? Still, some fans remain skeptical. Many on X pointed out how South Africa lost the final of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup to India despite being in a winning position. The team has endured so many close calls that even now, with victory in sight, supporters are keeping their fingers crossed — hoping that this time, the Proteas can finally bring it home. Tommorow scenes after winning WTC final #WtcFinal2025 Don't celebrate too South Africa choked from this position in the final 😭😭 Markram needs to get his full 8 hours of sleep tonight. Tomorrow we score a match winning ton. SA vs AUS: Teams South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
