Australia stay on top of ICC Test rankings despite losing WTC final to South Africa. Proteas rise to 2nd, India 4th, as new cycle begins.

Aiden Markram starred in South Africa’s historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s with a superb 136, helping the Proteas get over the line in an ICC tournament after countless heartbreaks in the past.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie.

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.

Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson did not mince his words as he questioned pacer Josh Hazlewood prioritising IPL and RCB over preparing for WTC Final.

Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.

Australia captain Pat Cummins weighs in on South Africa's route to the WTC final. The Proteas won the third edition of the WTC at Lord's on Saturday.

Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of form Marnus Labuschagne after they failed to defend their World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord's against South Africa.