‘We had the game in our hand’ – Masood calls for more ruthlessness from Pakistan to kill off Tests
“We must make sure we win the game rather than [allowing] the other team back into it”
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Shahidi 179* keeps Afghanistan strong on rain-curtailed day
Only 31 overs were possible in which Nyamhuri picked up his maiden Test wicket
South Africa clinch two-wicket thriller to seal WTC final spot
Abbas’ sensational six-wicket haul was not enough to deny the hosts, with Rabada and Jansen sealing the victory
WTC final scenarios: South Africa through, but what about India, Australia and Sri Lanka?
If not the remaining two Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests, then Australia’s visit to Sri Lanka will decide who meets South Africa at Lord’s in June 2025
Inglis leaves Test squad after suffering calf strain with BBL return unknown
He suffered the injury while sub-fielding at the MCG but is expected to be fit for the Sri Lanka tour in late January
Konstas taking on Bumrah ‘no surprise’ to his coach Tahmid Islam
Tahmid said switching between formats quickly is something the pair worked on
Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147
Earlier, Jansen picked up 6 for 52 to restrict Pakistan but a late burst has ensured South Africa do not rest easy overnight
Jansen urges SA to be ‘disciplined’ as WTC final beckons
South Africa will want to finish the job here, with only win one out of this and the next Test needed
Rahmat, Shahidi bat through the day in record show
Rahmat became Afghanistan’s highest run-scorer in Tests with an unbeaten 231 while Shahidi struck his second Test ton
‘Frustrated’ but not ‘out of touch’ – Markram keen to contribute more
“It would be a completely different conversation if I was feeling quite scratchy and feeling out of touch. I’m very fortunate that that’s not the case”
