New Delhi, June 16 -- The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle of 2023-25 was one for the ages, proving that irrespective of the lure of cash-rich franchise T20 leagues or soaring scoring rates in both white-ball formats, nothing beats some good old Test cricket. Heartbreaks, inspiring comebacks, upsets and relief: these two years took players and fans through a fun ride of emotions.

South Africa, led by an inspiring, gritty skipper in Temba Bavuma, put Test cricket, diversity and black excellence on the map for his nation, guiding the rainbow nation to their first-ever world title across any format. For a side filled upto the brim with superstars but "choking" over the years when it mattered the most, the weight of the Test mace libe...