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Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden says that captain Pat Cummins does everything right: he challenges the off-stump, uses the slope, and targets the top of the stumps, making batters play constantly

A low-scoring World Test Championship final was heading to a thrilling conclusion after Australia took a 74-run first-innings lead before being reduced to 144-8 by South Africa by the close of Day 2 at Lord's on Thursday

Keshav Maharaj believes South Africa’s well-rounded bowling attack — combining pace, height, swing, and control — gives them an edge in the WTC final against Australia. He also praised Test cricket’s intensity and the role of character in high-pressure moments.

Mitchell Starc said the WTC final against South Africa at Lord’s is a special chance to win the title again. He highlighted Australia’s journey, the threat of key Proteas batters, and how team preparation remains focused and disciplined.

“It’s a great dynamic position to have is coming into just one test and that’s why I think experience is really key," Hayden said

AB de Villiers backs South Africa to beat Australia in the WTC Final at Lord’s, calling it a "massive moment." Meanwhile, Aaron Finch highlights Australia's preparedness and singles out Travis Head as the danger man ahead of the June 11 clash.

Telangana Sports Authority Chairman Shivsena Reddy congratulated Telangana athlete Navya, who has been selected for the 90 km ultra-marathon to be held in South Africa on June 8

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket to prioritise his career in global T20 leagues

"Look where RCB are now — back in another final in 2025. It’s closer and tighter than many might think. Hopefully, those crucial little moments will swing in RCB’s favour on June 3," said JioHotstar expert AB de Villiers.

 Relieved, happy but a touch disappointed too, Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra said now that he is done breaching the 90m mark, he would be striving to go farther as his body is more or less free of the niggles that plagued him in the past few years

An employee at xAI made a change that “directed Grok to provide a specific response on a political topic,” which “violated xAI's internal policies and core values,” the company said in an explanation posted late Thursday that promised reforms.

India displayed absolute dominance to crush Sri Lanka by 97 runs and earn a well-deserved title triumph in the Women's Tri-Nation ODI series after vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's sublime century and the bowlers' collective effort in the title clash

“It would be incredible to retain the trophies once more. We've had a fantastic couple of years in Test cricket as a team, and lifting that trophy again would be a fitting reward. The motivation is definitely high,” said Cummins during an interaction on the sidelines of a promotional event for Carrera Eyewear, part of the global eyewear giant Safilo Group, on Wednesday.

Banyan Tree, which is organising the World Jazz Festival, said that the Jazz Festival is aimed at contributing to enriching the Jazz Scene in India

On the occasion, the company also demonstrated its latest AI-powered digital platform and solutions (Zyrix, KiTAP and DQ Gateway) developed by its innovation team in Hyderabad

Emergency crews were trying to lift the bus back onto its wheels to see if any more victims were trapped underneath it

The much-anticipated clash has sparked fervent prayers and passionate predictions from supporters eager to see India lift the prestigious trophy. Speaking to IANS, fans expressed their enthusiasm and confidence in Team India's victory.

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp parent company Meta announced a new 50,000 Km undersea cable project 'Waterworth' to enhance digital connectivity between India and the US

India beats South Africa with 52 balls to spare in the final clash

South Africa opted to bat against reigning champion India after winning the toss in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup final