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Australia has been left with more questions than answers after losing the World Test Championship final.

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PLAYER RATINGS: Grim scores for Australia’s shaky top order

Australia has been left with more questions than answers after losing the World Test Championship final. The West Australian has rated every player from both sides of the showpiece Test at Lord’s. 

Jackson Barrett

Captain Pat Cummins’ look of frustration says it all about Australia’s World Test final defeat.

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A new World Test Championship cycle could create an opportunity for Australia to ‘reset’ their ageing team following a shock loss against South Africa.

Oliver Caffrey

Usman Khawaja struggled opening the batting.

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Aussies must refresh ageing Test team for West Indies tour

Cam Green will face criticism after his double failure at No.3 in the World Test Championship final, but the Australian selectors are the ones who should be answering the questions, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

South Africa have chased 282 at Lord's to win the World Test Championship final against Australia.

CricketSouth Africa end title drought with upset of Australia

Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, losing to South Africa by six wickets in an enthralling Test decider at Lord's.

Oliver Caffrey

Steve Smith (left) and coaching staff watch players warm up before the start of day four at Lord's. (AP PHOTO)

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Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.

Oliver Caffrey

Australia were haunted by their batting woes.

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Ignored batting issues come home to roost for Australia

Now the World Test Championship final is all but over, Australia’s batting order is back to where it started. 

Jackson Barrett

Mitchell Starc gets rid of Ryan Rickelton before hopes of an Australian win at Lord's began to fade. (AP PHOTO)

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The end of Australia's record of triumphs in global men's cricket finals is nigh, but no-one could fault Mitchell Starc's terrific bid to save the day.

Ian Chadband

Temba Bavuma needed physio treatment in the World Test Championship final before battling on. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSouth Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off

As South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision in the World Test final.

Oliver Caffrey

Steve Smith winces after a "gruesome" injury to the little finger of his right hand at Lord's. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

Oliver Caffrey

Aiden Markram hails the ton which looks set to lead South Africa to World Test glory at Lord's. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAustralia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory.

Oliver Caffrey

Pakistan superstar Babar Azam will play for the Sydney Sixers in this year's Big Bash League. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBabar Azam set for maiden Big Bash League stint

Pakistani batting superstar Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash League for the first time this summer.

Jasper Bruce

Ticket sales for The West Test have reached unprecedented heights and thousands of tourists are coming for it.

CRICKET VideoCommentsPremiumAshes mania: Why Test cricket is the hottest ticket in town

It’s the hottest ticket in town. So hot that if you don’t get in quick, you won’t get in the door. Ticket sales for The West Test have reached unprecedented heights and thousands of tourists are coming for it.

Jackson Barrett

Steve Smith’s path to redemption should be a great learning lesson for Australia’s most successful soccer coach; Ange Postecoglou.

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From scandal to success: What Ange can learn from Smith

JUSTIN LANGER: Steve Smith’s path to redemption should be a great learning lesson for Australia’s most successful soccer coach after he enjoyed an historic high before being sacked.

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Finn Allen, who played for the Perth Scorchers, was in record-setting form for the Unicorns. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumFinn-tastic way to bring up T20 record with 19 sixes

New Zealand master blaster Finn Allen has smashed his way into the Major League Cricket record books with an incredible display of power hitting.

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Ashton Agar could be partnered by a frontline international spinner for the Scorchers next summer.

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Scorchers weighing up rare play for international spinner

Perth Scorchers will seriously consider adding a frontline international spinner for just the second time in their history in next week’s Big Bash League draft to partner Ashton Agar.

Jackson Barrett

Australia's Cameron Green walks off the field after losing his wicket during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Inside the nervous start to Cam Green’s Test return

Cam Green’s eyes were bigger than his stomach in a nervous return to Australia’s Test team and it leaves selectors with some questions to answer, regardless of how this final plays out, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Finn Allen has sent records tumbling and claimed a special piece of history.

CricketVideoCommentsScorcher sets records tumbling, passes remarkable Gayle mark

Perth Scorcher Finn Allen has sent records tumbling and claimed a special piece of history in the opening game of the Major League Cricket season, breaking a record held by West Indian great Chris Gayle.

Aaron Kirby

West Australian off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has signed on for a mid-season county cricket stint with Warwickshire.

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West Australian off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has signed on for a mid-season county cricket stint with Warwickshire.

Jackson Barrett

Another six-fer against South Africa, 14 years after his first, shows Pat Cummins' enduring skill. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'Premier' Cummins needs to deliver one more time

Pat Cummins has no time to reflect on a landmark day in his brilliant career as he's charged with delivering one more masterpiece to win the World Test final.

Ian Chadband

David Bedingham was left "panicked" after a strange incident on day two of the World Test final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'Panicked' Proteas batter relieved to avoid dismissal

Two years after stumping Jonny Bairstow in controversial circumstances, Alex Carey has found himself in another tricky spot in the middle at Lord's.

Oliver Caffrey

The opening day of The West Test is on the verge of becoming a sell-out amid unprecedented interest in the blockbuster Ashes series. Pictured: Australian skipper Pat Cummins.

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The West Test on track for sell-out and crowd record blitz

The opening day of The West Test is on the verge of becoming a sell-out — even before general public tickets go on sale — amid unprecedented interest in the blockbuster Ashes series. 

Jackson Barrett

Australia captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to hail his six-wicket haul in the World Test final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumUp to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Oliver Caffrey

An early review from South African captain Temba Bavuma has fired up aggrieved Aussie fans.

CricketCommentsBavuma review leaves Aussie fans frustrated

An early review from South African captain Temba Bavuma has fired up aggrieved Aussie fans on the second morning of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s.

Aaron Kirby

Mitch Marsh and brother Shaun addressed North players before a training session at East Fremantle Oval on Thursday.  Unknown

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumRoo’d not to! Lifelong fan Marsh joins North training

It was impossible to tell who was more excited about Mitch Marsh’s appearance at North Melbourne: the lifelong Kangaroos fan, or some of the club’s cricket tragics. 

Jackson Barrett