Watching the South African joy pouring out of Lord's following their World Test Championship victory, Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva reminded his players that it could have been them. Sri Lanka had a decent shot of making that final.

When victory was the need of the hour, Sri Lanka lost all of its last four games, some brutally, and finished sixth in the WTC standings.

England Cricket team great Joe Root scripted a historic record despite England not being part of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) following South Africa's victory over Australia in the summit clash at Lord's.

The hosts are looking to go with a two-seamer, two-spinner bowling combination for the Test series opener against touring Bangladesh side

Sri Lanka will hope to give Mathews a fitting send-off with a win and possibly a farewell century. The squad reflects a blend of experience and foresight, with an 18-member group named for the opener. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva, the in-form Pathum Nissanka, Chandimal, and Mathews will anchor the batting, while Kusal Mendis takes the gloves.

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.

South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord's. The South Africans celebrated their first major trophy in 27 years on Saturday.

Aiden Markram's brilliant Test hundred against Australia in the World Test Championship final helped him to join an exclusive list featuring Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar.