South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side can expect to have a target on their back when they begin a new cycle of the World Test Championship as defending champions.

South Africa begin WTC title defence with target on their back

94 days have passed since Proteas Men’s captain, Temba Bavuma, proudly lifted the coveted test Mace at Lord’s Cricket Ground, following a historic ICC World Test Championship 2025 (WTC) victory.

UNITED IN VICTORY: The World Test champions are bringing the mace to your city

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will continue to host the biennial final of the World Test Championship for the next three editions until 2031, global governing body ICC said on Sunday.

ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031 - ICC

England were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 10 per cent match fees on Wednesday for their slow over rate in the third test against India at Lord's.

England fined, docked two WTC points for slow over rate at Lord's

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was.

South Africa captain Bavuma hails special test triumph

Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.

South Africans welcome home World Test Champions

Catch live the welcome of the ICC World test Champions on SuperSport Cricket (TV Channel) and the official Facebook Cricket page at 09:30am (CAT) today, 18 June 2025.

LIVE: Proteas Team Arrival

South Africa’s dramatic and emotional five-wicket victory against Australia to win the World Test Championship final at Lord’s will be remembered, as most sports contests are, for what happened at the end. 

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Short Highlights of the World Test Championship Final Day 4 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's.

South Africa v Australia | Short Highlights | WTC Final Day 4

Temba Bavuma scores 65* runs for South Africa against Australia in the World Test Championship Day 3 at Lord's.

Temba Bavuma 65* Runs | South Africa v Australia | WTC Final Day 3

Short Highlights of the World Test Championship Final Day 3 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's.

South Africa v Australia | Short Highlights | WTC Final Day 3

Short Highlights of the World Test Championship Final Day 2 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's.

South Africa v Australia | Short Highlights | WTC Final Day 2

Short Highlights of the World Test Championship Final Day 1 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's.

South Africa v Australia | Short Highlights | WTC Final Day 1

Stuart Broad's bowling advice does the trick as KG takes two early wickets in the morning session.

Stuart Broad is a neutral now 🤣 | 2025 World Test Championship Final

ICC World Test Championship Final