"It's Okay To Let Go": Yuvraj Singh Salts Australia's Wound After WTC25 Final Defeat

Yuvraj Singh Takes  Dig At Australia [Source: @TUnlimitedd/X]

South Africa ended a 27-year wait for an ICC trophy with a stunning five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. Chasing 282 in the fourth innings, captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram forged a match-winning 147-run partnership, guiding the Proteas home despite a late Australian fightback on Day 4.

The cricketing world erupted in celebration as South Africa secured their maiden World Test Championship title. The win marks a significant breakthrough for a nation, long seeking ICC silverware.

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Yuvraj Teases Australia With A Quirky Comment

Yuvraj Singh celebrated the historic win of South Africa, praising the squad while teasing Australia with a cheeky comment in his tweet.

“The class of 2025 ends a 27-year wait and lifts the ICC World Test Championship Trophy in style! Huge congrats to the @ProteasMenCSA on a historic win at Lord’s. I’ve always believed there’s no greater measure of resilience and character than Test cricket and South Africa rose to the occasion! #AidenMarkram’s century was pure class. @KagisoRabada25, @marcojansen2000 and @NgidiLungi brought relentless intensity and #TembaBavuma led with calm and courage. A final worthy of the format. Tough luck #Australia! You know It’s okay to let go of one trophy."

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Sachin Tendulkar, the 'Master Blaster' didn't mince his words while praising the Proteas squad and Markram and Bavuma's contributions.

“Test cricket continues to weave its magic. In a final where every session had its own story, @ProteasMenCSA found calm in the storm. Markram’s composure and Bavuma’s grit under pressure stood tall in the fourth innings. A century that will be remembered, a partnership that turned hope into history. Congratulations to South Africa on becoming World Test Champions! #WTC25."

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Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh also praised the win of South Africa while elaborating on the thrill of winning the trophy and congratulating them heartily.

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Notably, this defeat marked Australia's first loss in an ICC final since the 2010 T20 World Cup, highlighting the significance of South Africa's triumph at the Lord's.

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