Matthew Hayden Sings Proteas Captain Temba Bavuma's Praises: 'What a Champion Effort'

Matthew Hayden slams 'defensive effort' of Australia in WTC final against South Africa

Former Australia international Matthew Hayden wasn’t impressed with Pat Cummins’ leadership in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at the Lord’s. Defending 282 runs in the fourth innings, Australia picked up two quick wickets of Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder, but they failed to capitalise on that. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma took control of the ship and bailed the Proteas out of trouble. Markram scored a scintillating cen…

Matthew Hayden, Dale Steyn Slam Australia's Approach Against South Africa In WTC Final: "Little Bit Surprised"

Cricket legends Matthew Hayden and Dale Steyn slammed Pat Cummins and Co. for their approach in the final innings of WTC final.

"I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's": Matthew Hayden reflects on WTC Final defeat

London [UK] June 14 (ANI): Former Australia legendary batter Matthew Hayden reflected on Aussie defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, against South Africa at the Home of Cricket Lord's on Saturday and said 'I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's.' This is just Australia's third defeat in 24 Tests at Lord's since World War II, the previous two coming in Ashes 2009

Matthew Hayden sings Proteas captain Temba Bavuma's praises: 'What a champion effort'

Legends Question Pat Cummins’ Passive Approach Against SA, Especially Temba Bavuma In WTC Final

Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden and South African fast-bowling great Dale Steyn have both voiced concerns over Pat Cummins’ captaincy in the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord’s. They feel Australia failed to maintain pressure when it mattered the most, especially after South Africa had lost two early wickets during their run chase. Chasing a challenging target of 282 on a pitch that wasn’t easy to bat on, South Africa were in a…

Hayden, Steyn slam Cummins for defensive captaincy as SA close on clinching WTC Final

The former Australian opener Matthew Hayden and South African pace legend Dale Steyn have strongly rebuked Pat Cummins’ captaincy tactics, marking it as ‘defensive’, during the third day of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s, as South Africa edge closer to a historic victory. At stumps on Day 3, South Africa stood firmly at 213 for 2, needing just 69 runs more to clinch their first-ever WTC title. Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on …