LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp, according to many of the game’s top observers.

South Africa became the third team to win the World Test Championship trophy. The ICC event has had three different winners in as many seasons. India have played two finals and lost both. Here, we will have a look at all three teams to win the World Test Championship.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the full schedule for the 2025-27 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), featuring 71 matches across two years and nine participating nations. The announcement comes after South Africa clinched their maiden WTC title by defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s.

South Africa won a historic ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Saturday. The Proteas claimed a 5-wicket win over Australia, becoming the third different side to win the global ICC event since its introduction in 2019. It has been a brilliant tournament, keeping the magic of Test cricket alive.

Shukri Conrad was appointed Proteas test coach just in time for the start of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle and made a less than promising start – not that it had anything to do with him. Now,

From Kagiso Rabada with the ball initially to Aiden Markram with the bat later, South Africa found heroes who battled the odds as well as public perception to forge an evergreen global triumph

Take a look at the list of records created after the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final game between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground.

South Africa clinched the World Test Championship 2023-25, setting the stage for the 2025-27 cycle featuring 71 matches. Australia will play the most matches, followed by England. India begins a new era under Shubman Gill,

The World Test Championship has faced criticism from many, not that Australia and South Africa will care as they prepare for the final.

A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp,

South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.