Test Your Knowledge: Identify All Captains of the 2023-25 World Test Championship Squads
In the thrilling conclusion of the 2023-25 World Test Championship, South Africa emerged victorious, lifting the Test Mace for the first time. The final was held at the prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground, where the Proteas beat Australia in a closely contested match.
Faf du Plessis, the South African captain, shone brightly in this tournament, setting a world record for the best Test captaincy start in the summit clash. Du Plessis led the side eight times in the latest cycle, including two Tests during the championship. He was joined by Quinton de Kock, who also captained South Africa in two Tests.
The Australian team, led by Tim Paine in 18 Tests, put up a strong fight but fell short. Steve Smith captained Australia in two Tests during the championship, while Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green each captained one Test.
New Zealand, who previously won the Test Mace in 2019-21, was represented by Kane Williamson, who captained 17 times during the 2023-25 WTC. India, the current ICC Test Champions, saw Mohammed Siraj, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Virat Kohli each captain one Test.
England, the host nation, was led by Ben Stokes and Joe Root in one Test each. Dimuth Karunaratne captained Sri Lanka in two Tests, while Kusal Mendis led the team in one Test. Interestingly, one player captained in just one Test during the championship.
The 2023-25 World Test Championship saw a total of 19 captains participating, making it a fiercely competitive tournament. A "quiz" is currently being presented to name every player to take a men's Test hat-trick.
This victory marks a significant milestone for South Africa, as they join New Zealand, Australia, and now three different Southern Hemisphere teams to have lifted the Test Mace in the World Test Championship. The Test Mace has truly become a coveted trophy in the world of cricket.
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