Speaking in the aftermath of the epic World Test Championship Final at Lord's, Ponting had high praise for Markram's cracking ton that helped South Africa lift the mace, placing the knock among the best centuries that he could recall on the big stage.

Bavuma also reflected on his reaction after wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne smashed the winning runs to defeat Australia in the WTC Final by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday, according to a release from the ICC. "When he (Verreynne) scored the runs, I hid my head in my hands, just trying to embrace and acknowledge what we've just done."

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on Aiden Markram for his heroics for South Africa in the World Test Championship final recently.

"To be able to stand up and perform like that when your team needs you the most is what reputations are made of. I think everyone has always known how good a player Markram was," Ponting added. Markram,

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine, however, believes Labuschagne and Khawaja can turn it around in the West Indies Tests, starting June 25.

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.

Tim Paine defends Usman Khawaja & Marnus Labuschagne after WTC Final criticism. He says top players shouldn't be dropped after one poor Test, calling them vital to Australia’s future.

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has questioned Josh Hazlewood for prioritising the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of national commitments after loss in the WTC final.