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Updated World Test Championship Table After India vs Australia Brisbane Test Ends In A Draw

India are sitting third on the World Test Championship (WTC) table after Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's spirited tenth-wicket partnership helped India salvage a crucial draw against Australia in the rain-marred third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba on Wednesday. While their effort ensured that the five-match series remained evenly poised at 1-1, it also set the stage for a dramatic finish to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 qualification race.

Bosch earns maiden call-up as Proteas name 16-man squad for Pakistan Test series

Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad on Wednesday named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Pakistan.

3rd Australia-India Test Ends In Draw After Bad Weather Strikes

The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an unlikely win Wednesday to leave the series locked 1-1. Early tea was taken on the final day at the Gabba because of bad light with India 8-0 having been set a target of 275 for victory, after Australia declared on 89-7. But a big storm swept over the ground during the break and play was abandoned, with the five-Test series now heading to Melbourne and then Sydney.

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 3rd Australia Test Ends In Draw

The Indian cricket team's path to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final got a bit complicated with their third Test match against Australia ending in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday. The match was riddled with rain stoppages and with bad light stopping play just after the final session on Day 5, the two captains and umpires decided to call the match off. With this result, India now have a tough road ahead in order to book their spot in the WTC Final with South Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia also in hot pursuit.

New Zealand sports get $93.69 million in govt funding ahead of LA 2028

High Performance Sport New Zealand on Wednesday announced NZ$162.8 million ($93.69 million) in government funding for Olympic and Paralympic sports in the run-up to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday. The left-handed Ayub and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Salman, who earlier had career-best bowling figures of four for 32 as South Africa were restricted to 239 for nine, was named man of the match – but he handed the trophy to Ayub. "Without Ayub we would not have won the game," said Salman. "He was there with the new ball and he set up the game."

'We definitely tried something new' - Jacques Nienaber offers explanation on Leinster's lineout mess

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has offered an explanation into his side's lineout mishaps from Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup win against Clermont Auvergne, admitting his team were trying out a new set-up ahead of a tweak to the laws next month.

Pete Wilkins: Bundee Aki contract 'great for Connacht'

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins believes Bundee Aki's new contract is a hugely important piece of business for the province.

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Updated World Test Championship Table After India vs Australia Brisbane Test Ends In A Draw

Bosch earns maiden call-up as Proteas name 16-man squad for Pakistan Test series

3rd Australia-India Test Ends In Draw After Bad Weather Strikes

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 3rd Australia Test Ends In Draw

New Zealand sports get $93.69 million in govt funding ahead of LA 2028

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

'We definitely tried something new' - Jacques Nienaber offers explanation on Leinster's lineout mess

Pete Wilkins: Bundee Aki contract 'great for Connacht'