Mitchell Starc ripped through South Africa's batting lineup with a sensational six-wicket haul, handing Australia the advantage on an eventful opening day.

Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has brushed aside pressure surrounding qualification scenarios for the World Test Championship final, urging his squad to focus on match-day execution.

Aiden Markram asserts that South Africa possesses the hunger and momentum required to qualify for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Australian selectors have released left-handed batter Nic Maddinson from the Test squad, signaling a tactical reshuffle ahead of the third Test match.

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer has called on Lancashire to name a stand after James Anderson, celebrating him as cricket's greatest swing bowler.

Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja has revealed his harrowing battle with chronic arthritis, admitting he concealed the excruciating condition out of fear it would end his cricket career.