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ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 Date, Venue, Tickets, Team, India Squad, Teams, Live Telecast Channel In India, Live Streaming App In India

CricketAddictor — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:45:41 +0000

ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 Date, Venue, Tickets, Team, India Squad, Teams, Live Telecast Channel In India, Live Streaming App In India: Australia and India will square off in the ICC World Test Championship final 2023 the following month. The IND vs. AUS WTC final will be held at London’s Kennington Oval Stadium from June 7–11. The ICC Test mace will be raised by the triumphant team.

India and Australia earned the top two slots in the ICC WTC points system, which qualified them for the tournament’s championship match. India took the second slot in the points table, while Australia secured the top spot. India and Australia both participated in a total of 6 Test series against various teams throughout the WTC cycle.

India National Cricket Team. Image Credits: BCCI

Australia played a total of 19 Tests during the 2021–2023 World Test Championship cycle. They had a record of 11 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws. Australia took up first place in the World Test Championship points standings and became the first team to secure a ticket in the WTC final with a PCT of 66.67.

Regarding Team India, they took part in 18 Test matches throughout the ICC World Test Championship from 2021 to 2023. They won 10 games, lost 5, and drew five. Three of the games had a draw as a result. India secured the second position in the points table with a PCT of 58.80.

ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 Date, Venue, And Schedule

Date	Match Details	Venue	Time (IST)

Jun 07, Wed – Jun 11, Sun	Australia vs India, Final	Kennington Oval, London	3:30 PM

ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 Teams, India Squad, Australia Squad

In the India vs. Australia World Cup final, Rohit Sharma will captain India. The team includes important players like Viray Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami.

Rohit Sharma. Image Credits: BCCI

However, because of their respective injuries, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah won’t be available to the Indian side. Here is India’s complete team for the match.

India Squad for ICC World Test Championship Final 2023: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat

Australia’s WTC championship team will be led by Pat Cummins. Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green are some of Australia’s key performers in the game. The complete Australian team for the match is listed below.

Australia Squad for ICC World Test Championship Final 2023: Pat Cummins (C), Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc

ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 Live Telecast Channel In India And Live Streaming App In India

Australia National Cricket Team. Image Credits: Cricket Australia

When will ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 take place?

IND vs AUS WTC final 2023 will take place from June 7 to 11. The Test match will start at 3 PM IST.

Where will ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 take place?

IND vs AUS WTC final 2023 takes place at Kennington Oval Stadium in London, England.

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Where to watch the live telecast of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 in India?

In India, WTC final 2023 will be live telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Channels like Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will telecast the match live in India.

Where to watch live streaming of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 in India?

Disney+Hotstar app and website will present the live streaming of the match in India.

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WTC Final Date 2023, Squad, Time, India Team, IND vs AUS, Schedule, Venue, Australia Squad, Live Telecast Channel In India, Live Streaming App In India

CricketAddictor — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:23:12 +0000

WTC Final Date 2023, Squad, Time, India Team, IND vs AUS, Schedule, Venue, Australia Squad, Live Telecast Channel In India, Live Streaming App In India: The ICC WTC Final 2023 will feature Australia vs. India the following month. From June 7 to 11, the IND vs. AUS WTC final will take place at London’s Kennington Oval Stadium. The winning team will lift the ICC Test mace.

India and Australia took the top two spots in the ICC WTC points standings, qualifying them for the final match of the event. Australia secured the top spot in the points table, with India taking the second position. Throughout the WTC cycle, India and Australia each took part in a total of six Test series against different teams.

ICC World Test Championship Final 2023. Image Credits: BCCI

Throughout the 2021–2023 World Test Championship cycle, Australia participated in a total of 19 Test matches. Their record was 11 victories, 3 defeats, and 5 ties. With a PCT of 66.67, Australia moved into first place in the World Test Championship points standings and was the first team to qualify for the WTC championship game.

Team India participated in 18 Test matches during the ICC World Test Championship, which ran from 2021 to 2023. They drew five, lost five, and won ten games. As a result, three of the games ended in draws. With a PCT of 58.80, India took second place in the points standings.

WTC Final Date 2023, Venue, Time, And Schedule

Date	Match Details	Venue	Time (IST)

Jun 07, Wed – Jun 11, Sun	Australia vs India, Final	Kennington Oval, London	3:30 PM

WTC Final 2023 Squad, India Team, IND vs AUS, Australia Squad

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the World Cup final matchup against Australia. Important players on the team include Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Viray Kohli.

Rohit Sharma. Image Credits: BCCI

Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah won’t be available for the Indian team due to their individual injuries, though. The whole Indian team for the game is listed below.

India Squad for WTC Final 2023: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat

Pat Cummins will serve as the team captain for Australia’s WTC winners. Some of Australia’s most important players in the match are Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green. The following is a list of the whole Australian team for the game.

Australia Squad for WTC Final 2023: Pat Cummins (C), Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc

WTC Final 2023 Live Telecast Channel In India And Live Streaming App In India

Australia National Cricket Team. Image Credits: Cricket Australia

When will WTC Final 2023 take place?

IND vs AUS WTC final 2023 will take place from June 7 to 11. The Test match will start at 3 PM IST.

Where will WTC Final 2023 take place?

IND vs AUS WTC final 2023 takes place at Kennington Oval Stadium in London, England.

Also Read: ICC World Test Championship Final: Watch – Bollywood Actress Sara Ali Khan Reveals Her Favorite Batter From The IPL 2023; Surprisingly, It’s Not Shubman Gill

Where to watch the live telecast of the WTC Final 2023 in India?

In India, WTC final 2023 will be live telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Channels like Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will telecast the match live in India.

Where to watch live streaming of the WTC Final 2023 in India?

Disney+Hotstar app and website will present the live streaming of WTC Final 2023 in India.

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IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Squad, Date, Venue, India Squad, Tickets, Broadcast Channel, Playing 11, Date And Time

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:20:07 +0000

IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Squad, Date, Venue, India Squad, Tickets, Broadcast Channel, Playing 11, Date, And Time. India and Australia are set to clash in ICC World Test Championship final next month. IND vs AUS WTC is final will be played from July 7-11 at Kennington Oval Stadium in London. The winners of the match will lift the ICC Test mace.

India and Australia qualified for ICC WTC final after grabbing the top two spots in the ICC WTC points table. While Australia clinched the top spot in the points table, India took the 2nd spot. During the WTC cycle, both India and Australia played a total of 6 Test series against different teams.

During the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle, Australia played a total of 19 Tests. They won 11 games and lost 3 while 5 matches ended in a draw. With a PCT of 66.67, Australia stole the top spot in World Test Championship points table and became the first team to book a berth in the WTC final.

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Talking Team India, they played a total of 18 Tests during ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. They bagged victories in 10 games and lost 5. There were 3 matches that ended in a draw. With a PCT of 58.80, India bagged the 2nd spot in the points table.

IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Squad: India Squad and Playing 11

India will be led by Rohit Sharma in India vs Australia WTC final. Key players like Viray Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami are part of the squad.

However, the Indian team will miss the services of players like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah, all of whom are battling injuries. Below is the full squad of India for the match.

IND squad for WTC final: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat

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IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Squad: Australia Squad and Playing 11

Pat Cummins will lead Australia in the WTC final. Some key players for Australia in the match are Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green. Below is the full squad of Australia for the match.

AUS squad for WTC final: Pat Cummins (C), Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc

IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Date, Time, Venue, Schedule

Date	Match Details	Venue	Time (IST)

Jun 07, Wed – Jun 11, Sun	Australia vs India, Final	Kennington Oval, London	3:30 PM

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IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Live Streaming and Live Telecast Details in India

When will India vs Australia WTC final take place?

IND vs AUS WTC final 2023 will take place from June 7 to 11. The Test match will start at 3 PM IST.

Where will India vs Australia WTC final take place?

IND vs AUS WTC final 2023 takes place at Kennington Oval Stadium in London, England.

Also Read: ICC World Test Championship Final: Watch – Bollywood Actress Sara Ali Khan Reveals Her Favorite Batter From The IPL 2023; Surprisingly, It’s Not Shubman Gill

Where to watch the live telecast of the India vs Australia WTC final in India?

In India, WTC final 2023 will be live telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Channels like Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will telecast the match live in India.

Where to watch live streaming of the India vs Australia WTC final in India?

Disney+Hotstar app and website will present the live streaming of the match in India.

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ICC World Test Championship Final Most 50s

Prince — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:19:04 +0000

ICC World Test Championship Final Most 50s
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	50+	0	4s	6s
Babar Azam (PAK)	2021-2023	14	26	1	1527	196	61.08	2873	53.15	4	10	14	–	171	12
JE Root (ENG)	2021-2022	22	40	4	1915	180*	53.19	3149	60.81	8	6	14	4	217	3
UT Khawaja (AUS)	2022-2023	16	28	5	1608	195*	69.91	3190	50.4	6	7	13	1	172	7
FDM Karunaratne (SL)	2021-2023	12	23	1	1054	147	47.9	2030	51.92	2	8	10	–	117	0
M Labuschagne (AUS)	2021-2023	19	33	5	1509	204	53.89	2829	53.34	5	5	10	2	175	6
DJ Mitchell (NZ)	2021-2023	11	18	2	960	190	60	1793	53.54	4	5	9	–	96	20
Litton Das (BAN)	2021-2022	12	22	0	1024	141	46.54	1802	56.82	3	6	9	–	123	4
TM Head (AUS)	2021-2023	17	26	3	1208	175	52.52	1497	80.69	3	6	9	1	144	15
KC Brathwaite (WI)	2021-2023	13	26	3	994	160	43.21	2545	39.05	2	7	9	2	112	2
SPD Smith (AUS)	2021-2023	19	30	5	1252	200*	50.08	2632	47.56	3	6	9	4	126	7
TA Blundell (NZ)	2021-2023	13	22	3	819	106	43.1	1678	48.8	1	7	8	2	103	2
TWM Latham (NZ)	2021-2023	13	23	1	960	252	43.63	1877	51.14	2	6	8	2	118	3
OJ Pope (ENG)	2021-2022	14	26	1	844	145	33.76	1278	66.04	2	6	8	1	94	3
JM Bairstow (ENG)	2021-2022	15	28	3	1285	162	51.4	1865	68.9	6	2	8	3	157	19
Imam-ul-Haq (PAK)	2022-2023	9	18	1	932	157	54.82	1961	47.52	3	4	7	1	101	8
LD Chandimal (SL)	2021-2023	10	18	4	958	206*	68.42	1765	54.27	2	5	7	1	84	15
DP Conway (NZ)	2022-2023	11	19	1	884	122	49.11	1642	53.83	3	4	7	1	118	3
RR Pant (IND)	2021-2022	12	21	1	868	146	43.4	1074	80.81	2	5	7	1	96	22
Abdullah Shafique (PAK)	2021-2023	12	23	2	992	160*	47.23	2392	41.47	3	4	7	2	96	14
CA Pujara (IND)	2021-2023	16	30	3	887	102*	32.85	2107	42.09	1	6	7	3	116	2
Saud Shakeel (PAK)	2022-2023	5	10	2	580	125*	72.5	1392	41.66	1	5	6	–	72	1
BKG Mendis (SL)	2022-2023	9	16	0	531	87	33.18	936	56.73	–	6	6	1	68	1
SS Iyer (IND)	2021-2023	10	16	1	666	105	44.4	1012	65.81	1	5	6	1	80	14
C Green (AUS)	2021-2023	16	21	3	705	114	39.16	1375	51.27	1	5	6	1	74	2
T Bavuma (SA)	2021-2023	12	24	4	900	172	45	1810	49.72	1	5	6	2	103	3
D Elgar (SA)	2021-2023	15	29	1	799	96*	28.53	1610	49.62	–	6	6	2	103	1
BA Stokes (ENG)	2021-2022	18	32	2	971	120	32.36	1537	63.17	2	4	6	1	106	28
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	2021-2022	7	13	0	434	84	33.38	716	60.61	–	5	5	1	45	8
WA Young (NZ)	2021-2022	9	16	0	434	89	27.12	985	44.06	–	5	5	1	61	0
RA Jadeja (IND)	2021-2023	12	19	1	673	175*	37.38	1399	48.1	2	3	5	1	77	6
DM de Silva (SL)	2021-2023	11	21	2	753	155*	39.63	1304	57.74	2	3	5	1	83	7
AD Mathews (SL)	2021-2023	12	21	2	882	199	46.42	1900	46.42	3	2	5	2	79	13
DA Warner (AUS)	2021-2023	17	28	1	847	200	31.37	1425	59.43	1	4	5	3	103	8
Z Crawley (ENG)	2021-2022	17	33	1	894	122	27.93	1445	61.86	2	3	5	3	138	0
Sarfaraz Ahmed (PAK)	2022-2023	2	4	0	335	118	83.75	514	65.17	1	3	4	–	35	1
BM Duckett (ENG)	2022-2022	3	6	1	357	107	71.4	373	95.71	1	3	4	1	43	2
HC Brook (ENG)	2022-2022	4	6	0	480	153	80	521	92.13	3	1	4	–	55	12
P Nissanka (SL)	2021-2022	5	9	1	308	73	38.5	693	44.44	–	4	4	–	32	1
Agha Salman (PAK)	2022-2023	7	14	1	447	103	34.38	789	56.65	1	3	4	–	58	2
AR Patel (IND)	2021-2023	9	14	4	458	84	45.8	827	55.38	–	4	4	–	43	16
N Dickwella (SL)	2022-2023	9	16	2	314	61*	22.42	467	67.23	–	4	4	1	37	1
KD Petersen (SA)	2021-2023	9	17	0	552	82	32.47	1101	50.13	–	4	4	–	69	0
Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN)	2021-2022	9	17	2	625	175*	41.66	1479	42.25	2	2	4	1	67	0
RG Sharma (IND)	2021-2023	10	17	1	700	127	43.75	1413	49.53	2	2	4	–	79	10
KL Rahul (IND)	2021-2023	11	21	0	636	129	30.28	1563	40.69	2	2	4	1	81	4
J Blackwood (WI)	2021-2023	13	24	1	722	102	31.39	1522	47.43	1	3	4	1	95	2
AT Carey (AUS)	2021-2023	19	25	3	689	111	31.31	1151	59.86	1	3	4	3	71	2
V Kohli (IND)	2021-2023	16	28	1	869	186	32.18	1938	44.84	1	3	4	2	101	2
MJ Henry (NZ)	2022-2023	6	8	2	220	72	36.66	298	73.82	–	3	3	3	30	5
Fawad Alam (PAK)	2021-2022	8	11	2	296	124*	32.88	626	47.28	1	2	3	2	34	0
KS Williamson (NZ)	2021-2023	7	12	2	752	215	75.2	1505	49.96	3	–	3	–	86	4
MA Agarwal (IND)	2021-2022	7	13	0	436	150	33.53	851	51.23	1	2	3	–	66	5
Shubman Gill (IND)	2021-2023	7	13	0	476	128	36.61	803	59.27	2	1	3	–	50	8
DJ Malan (ENG)	2021-2022	7	13	0	350	82	26.92	860	40.69	–	3	3	1	49	0
Mahmudul Hasan Joy (BAN)	2021-2022	8	14	0	363	137	25.92	956	37.97	1	2	3	5	43	2
BT Foakes (ENG)	2022-2022	10	16	4	400	113*	33.33	815	49.07	1	2	3	2	42	0
BOP Fernando (SL)	2021-2023	10	17	1	414	64	25.87	776	53.35	–	3	3	–	47	8
Azhar Ali (PAK)	2021-2022	10	18	1	563	185	33.11	1350	41.7	1	2	3	3	59	5
K Verreynne (SA)	2022-2023	12	20	3	533	136*	31.35	968	55.06	1	2	3	3	59	3
HM Nicholls (NZ)	2021-2023	12	20	1	614	200*	32.31	1120	54.82	2	1	3	2	69	4
Zakir Hasan (BAN)	2022-2022	2	4	0	186	100	46.5	438	42.46	1	1	2	–	22	1
Abid Ali (PAK)	2021-2021	4	7	0	336	133	48	623	53.93	1	1	2	–	43	3
Nurul Hasan (BAN)	2021-2022	6	11	1	279	64	27.9	434	64.28	–	2	2	1	39	3
SN Thakur (IND)	2021-2022	6	11	0	181	60	16.45	237	76.37	–	2	2	2	23	7
H Hameed (ENG)	2021-2022	7	13	0	220	68	16.92	731	30.09	–	2	2	4	27	0
RJ Burns (ENG)	2021-2022	7	13	0	260	61	20	661	39.33	–	2	2	4	33	1
AM Rahane (IND)	2021-2022	8	15	0	284	61	18.93	611	46.48	–	2	2	2	40	2
AK Markram (SA)	2021-2023	9	17	0	461	115	27.11	835	55.2	1	1	2	–	77	0
NE Bonner (WI)	2021-2022	10	17	3	418	123	29.85	1334	31.33	1	1	2	3	46	1
AZ Lees (ENG)	2022-2022	10	19	0	453	67	23.84	1052	43.06	–	2	2	–	58	1
SJ Erwee (SA)	2022-2023	10	19	1	479	108	26.61	1107	43.27	1	1	2	2	56	0
Mominul Haque (BAN)	2021-2022	10	19	1	269	88	14.94	665	40.45	–	2	2	5	37	1
R Ashwin (IND)	2021-2023	13	20	1	444	61	23.36	760	58.42	–	2	2	1	50	4
KA Maharaj (SA)	2021-2023	13	21	0	390	84	18.57	584	66.78	–	2	2	1	54	4
JO Holder (WI)	2021-2023	11	21	2	443	81*	23.31	946	46.82	–	2	2	5	54	12
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)	2021-2022	12	21	4	553	104*	32.52	1080	51.2	1	1	2	1	62	5
J Da Silva (WI)	2021-2023	13	22	4	484	100*	26.88	1336	36.22	1	1	2	2	54	1
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)	2021-2022	12	23	0	460	67	20	1034	44.48	–	2	2	3	58	5
PHKD Mendis (SL)	2022-2022	1	1	0	61	61	61	137	44.52	–	1	1	–	7	0
J Overton (ENG)	2022-2022	1	1	0	97	97	97	136	71.32	–	1	1	–	13	2
IS Sodhi (NZ)	2022-2023	2	2	0	76	65	38	213	35.68	–	1	1	–	13	0
T de Zorzi (SA)	2023-2023	2	4	0	114	85	28.5	234	48.71	–	1	1	1	15	0
WP Saha (IND)	2021-2021	2	4	1	102	61*	34	212	48.11	–	1	1	–	9	2
C de Grandhomme (NZ)	2022-2022	3	5	2	225	120*	75	285	78.94	1	–	1	1	23	4
PSP Handscomb (AUS)	2023-2023	4	6	1	145	72*	29	360	40.27	–	1	1	1	18	0
RA Reifer (WI)	2022-2023	4	7	0	120	62	17.14	269	44.6	–	1	1	1	16	0
GH Vihari (IND)	2022-2022	4	7	1	215	58	35.83	522	41.18	–	1	1	–	24	0
MS Harris (AUS)	2021-2022	4	7	1	179	76	29.83	480	37.29	–	1	1	–	18	0
T Chanderpaul (WI)	2022-2023	4	8	0	195	51	24.37	458	42.57	–	1	1	–	22	2
DW Lawrence (ENG)	2021-2022	4	8	0	222	91	27.75	337	65.87	–	1	1	2	25	4
Tamim Iqbal (BAN)	2022-2022	5	9	0	294	133	32.66	461	63.77	1	–	1	2	42	0
MG Bracewell (NZ)	2022-2023	6	10	1	213	74*	23.66	370	57.56	–	1	1	1	30	2
JD Campbell (WI)	2022-2022	5	10	3	248	58*	35.42	451	54.98	–	1	1	–	31	2
Yasir Ali (BAN)	2021-2022	6	11	1	205	55	20.5	444	46.17	–	1	1	1	26	0
CR Woakes (ENG)	2021-2022	7	14	2	354	50	29.5	634	55.83	–	1	1	–	47	2
RL Chase (WI)	2021-2023	8	16	0	231	55	14.43	539	42.85	–	1	1	4	24	4
KR Mayers (WI)	2021-2023	10	17	1	361	146	22.56	627	57.57	1	–	1	5	47	5
M Jansen (SA)	2021-2023	11	18	3	306	59	20.39	719	42.55	–	1	1	1	42	1
Mohammed Shami (IND)	2021-2023	12	19	4	209	56*	13.93	323	64.7	–	1	1	4	24	5

ICC World Test Championship Final Most 50s: Australia and India will be up against each other in the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (ICC WTC) 2021-23 final.

The ICC World Test Championship final will bring an end to the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle got underway on 4 August with the five-match Test series between England and India. During the two-year ICC World Test Championship cycle, a total of 9 teams participated and played 69 matches.

In the end, Australia and India finished ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 as the top-ranked teams and qualified for the final. Both teams will be looking to win their maiden ICC World Test Championship title.

ICC World Test Championship Final Most 50s

India will be playing their second ICC World Test Championship final while Australia will be making their maiden appearance. India qualified for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final too where they lost against New Zealand.

And while only time will tell how the much-awaited game turns out, we are taking a look at batsmen who have performed consistently in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Through this article, we are taking a look at players with the most fifties in ICC World Test Championship

The ICC World Test Championship most 50s list is led by Pakistan skipper Babar Azam who has hit 10 fifties in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. He is followed by Sri Lanka star Dimuth Karunaratne who has hit 8 centuries in ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. Usman Khawaja, Kraigg Brathwaite, and Tom Blundell are next on the list of ICC World Test Championship most 50s, having hit 7 fifties each. Among Indian players, Cheteshwar Pujara scored the most number of fifties during this ICC World Test Championship cycle – 7.

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ICC World Test Championship Final Most Centuries

Prince — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:18:55 +0000

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Centuries
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
JE Root (ENG)	2019-2022	42	77	6	3575	228	50.35	6186	57.79	11	14	7	385	8
M Labuschagne (AUS)	2019-2023	32	56	5	3184	215	62.43	5828	54.63	10	14	2	361	9
Babar Azam (PAK)	2019-2023	24	43	4	2459	196	63.05	4326	56.84	8	15	–	285	15
SPD Smith (AUS)	2019-2023	32	52	6	2593	211	56.36	5141	50.43	7	13	5	277	14
KS Williamson (NZ)	2019-2023	17	28	3	1670	251	66.8	3203	52.13	6	2	2	200	7
UT Khawaja (AUS)	2019-2023	19	34	5	1730	195*	59.65	3378	51.21	6	7	1	189	7
RG Sharma (IND)	2019-2023	22	36	2	1794	212	52.76	3159	56.79	6	4	–	210	37
FDM Karunaratne (SL)	2019-2023	22	41	1	2053	244	51.32	3903	52.6	6	12	–	232	2
JM Bairstow (ENG)	2019-2022	25	48	5	1676	162	38.97	2669	62.79	6	3	6	201	22
BA Stokes (ENG)	2019-2022	35	64	5	2305	176	39.06	3845	59.94	6	10	2	248	59
DJ Mitchell (NZ)	2020-2023	14	21	3	1113	190	61.83	2010	55.37	5	5	–	110	22
DM de Silva (SL)	2019-2023	20	35	5	1406	166	46.86	2436	57.71	5	5	2	168	12
MA Agarwal (IND)	2019-2022	19	33	0	1293	243	39.18	2407	53.71	4	4	1	170	23
AD Mathews (SL)	2019-2023	20	35	3	1287	199	40.21	2888	44.56	4	4	2	116	16
HM Nicholls (NZ)	2019-2023	23	36	2	1206	200*	35.47	2311	52.18	4	2	3	129	7
TM Head (AUS)	2019-2023	28	43	4	1698	175	43.53	2520	67.38	4	8	2	206	15
DA Warner (AUS)	2019-2023	29	50	3	1795	335*	38.19	2944	60.97	4	5	6	197	9
HC Brook (ENG)	2022-2022	4	6	0	480	153	80	521	92.13	3	1	–	55	12
Imam-ul-Haq (PAK)	2019-2023	10	20	1	934	157	49.15	1986	47.02	3	4	2	101	8
DP Conway (NZ)	2021-2023	12	21	1	957	122	47.85	1842	51.95	3	5	1	128	3
Fawad Alam (PAK)	2020-2022	14	22	4	616	124*	34.22	1513	40.71	3	2	3	68	2
Abdullah Shafique (PAK)	2021-2023	12	23	2	992	160*	47.23	2392	41.47	3	4	2	96	14
Shan Masood (PAK)	2019-2023	13	23	0	707	156	30.73	1427	49.54	3	1	5	72	7
Abid Ali (PAK)	2019-2021	14	24	1	905	174	39.34	1898	47.68	3	2	2	109	5
Litton Das (BAN)	2019-2022	19	34	1	1441	141	43.66	2475	58.22	3	9	–	175	6
Azhar Ali (PAK)	2019-2022	22	39	3	1311	185	36.41	3037	43.16	3	4	6	148	5
RR Pant (IND)	2019-2022	24	41	3	1575	146	41.44	2141	73.56	3	9	1	176	38
TWM Latham (NZ)	2019-2023	25	43	2	1679	252	40.95	3478	48.27	3	11	3	192	5
AM Rahane (IND)	2019-2022	26	45	3	1443	115	34.35	3085	46.77	3	8	4	171	8
OJ Pope (ENG)	2020-2022	27	48	4	1478	145	33.59	2464	59.98	3	10	1	166	5
KC Brathwaite (WI)	2019-2023	26	52	3	1667	160	34.02	4244	39.27	3	11	4	176	2
Z Crawley (ENG)	2020-2022	28	52	1	1576	267	30.9	2686	58.67	3	7	5	228	1
V Kohli (IND)	2019-2023	31	52	3	1803	254*	36.79	3662	49.23	3	8	6	210	5
HDRL Thirimanne (SL)	2019-2022	11	21	0	760	140	36.19	1835	41.41	2	5	3	77	0
NE Bonner (WI)	2021-2022	15	25	4	803	123	38.23	2342	34.28	2	3	4	87	3
Q de Kock (SA)	2019-2021	14	25	1	902	141*	37.58	1372	65.74	2	5	3	112	14
KL Rahul (IND)	2019-2023	13	25	0	737	129	29.48	1834	40.18	2	2	1	93	4
MS Wade (AUS)	2019-2021	14	25	2	727	117	31.6	1354	53.69	2	1	2	89	4
Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN)	2019-2022	15	28	3	1078	175*	43.12	2367	45.54	2	6	2	123	1
Shubman Gill (IND)	2020-2023	15	28	2	890	128	34.23	1544	57.64	2	4	2	104	13
KR Mayers (WI)	2021-2023	16	29	2	882	210*	32.66	1459	60.45	2	2	5	111	14
LD Chandimal (SL)	2019-2023	17	31	5	1317	206*	50.65	2577	51.1	2	8	1	126	16
DP Sibley (ENG)	2019-2021	18	32	2	901	133*	30.03	2588	34.81	2	4	5	100	1
AK Markram (SA)	2019-2023	18	33	1	927	115	28.96	1789	51.81	2	4	3	144	4
Mominul Haque (BAN)	2019-2022	17	33	2	803	127	25.9	1858	43.21	2	2	7	95	1
RA Jadeja (IND)	2019-2023	23	34	6	1173	175*	41.89	2329	50.36	2	8	1	119	16
TA Blundell (NZ)	2019-2023	21	35	4	1221	121	39.38	2570	47.5	2	9	2	154	3
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)	2019-2022	24	39	6	1294	115*	39.21	2498	51.8	2	7	2	151	6
J Blackwood (WI)	2019-2023	25	47	1	1431	104	31.1	2844	50.31	2	7	2	177	8
D Elgar (SA)	2019-2023	28	53	3	1734	160	34.68	3327	52.11	2	10	5	240	5
Sarfaraz Ahmed (PAK)	2022-2023	2	4	0	335	118	83.75	514	65.17	1	3	–	35	1
Zakir Hasan (BAN)	2022-2022	2	4	0	186	100	46.5	438	42.46	1	1	–	22	1
BM Duckett (ENG)	2022-2022	3	6	1	357	107	71.4	373	95.71	1	3	1	43	2
Saud Shakeel (PAK)	2022-2023	5	10	2	580	125*	72.5	1392	41.66	1	5	–	72	1
Agha Salman (PAK)	2022-2023	7	14	1	447	103	34.38	789	56.65	1	3	–	58	2
Mahmudul Hasan Joy (BAN)	2021-2022	8	14	0	363	137	25.92	956	37.97	1	2	5	43	2
C de Grandhomme (NZ)	2019-2022	10	15	2	538	120*	41.38	733	73.39	1	2	1	53	11
P Nissanka (SL)	2021-2022	9	15	1	537	103	38.35	1226	43.8	1	5	–	50	1
SS Iyer (IND)	2021-2023	10	16	1	666	105	44.4	1012	65.81	1	5	1	80	14
BJ Watling (NZ)	2019-2021	11	16	1	418	105*	27.86	1023	40.86	1	2	1	42	0
SJ Erwee (SA)	2022-2023	10	19	1	479	108	26.61	1107	43.27	1	1	2	56	0
Tamim Iqbal (BAN)	2020-2022	10	19	1	714	133	39.66	1014	70.41	1	4	3	105	5
F du Plessis (SA)	2019-2021	11	20	0	555	199	27.75	1152	48.17	1	2	–	78	4
Yasir Shah (PAK)	2019-2022	13	20	1	410	113	21.57	821	49.93	1	–	3	47	3
GH Vihari (IND)	2019-2022	12	21	3	672	111	37.33	1530	43.92	1	4	–	88	1
BT Foakes (ENG)	2021-2022	13	22	5	478	113*	28.11	1075	44.46	1	2	2	47	0
K Verreynne (SA)	2021-2023	14	23	3	572	136*	28.6	1084	52.76	1	2	3	62	3
AT Carey (AUS)	2021-2023	19	25	3	689	111	31.31	1151	59.86	1	3	3	71	2
C Green (AUS)	2020-2023	20	28	3	941	114	37.64	1955	48.13	1	6	2	97	6
BOP Fernando (SL)	2019-2023	17	29	2	844	102	31.25	1698	49.7	1	6	1	98	9
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN)	2019-2022	16	30	1	565	103	19.48	1350	41.85	1	1	4	70	7
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)	2020-2022	17	33	0	771	163	23.36	1758	43.85	1	2	6	94	7
J Da Silva (WI)	2020-2023	20	35	5	801	100*	26.7	2155	37.16	1	3	4	87	2
R Ashwin (IND)	2019-2023	27	38	3	768	106	21.94	1446	53.11	1	2	3	91	6
T Bavuma (SA)	2019-2023	20	38	5	1281	172	38.81	2626	48.78	1	7	4	146	4
RJ Burns (ENG)	2019-2022	21	38	0	1055	133	27.76	2415	43.68	1	7	8	128	1
JC Buttler (ENG)	2019-2022	25	44	3	1142	152	27.85	2401	47.56	1	4	4	131	14
CA Pujara (IND)	2019-2023	34	60	3	1728	102*	30.31	4463	38.71	1	15	6	218	5

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Centuries: The second edition of the ICC World Test Championship (ICC WTC) is set to end in June 2023.

The ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle began on 4 August 2021 with the five-match Test series between England and India and will conclude with the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between Australia and India. The ICC World Test Championship final is scheduled to be played from June 7 to 11 at the Oval in London.

While Australia are gearing up for their first-ever ICC World Test Championship final, India will be playing their second ICC World Test Championship final. India made it to the ICC World Test Championship final in 2021 too where they suffered a loss against New Zealand.

Both India and Australia will have a chance to become the first team to win all the ICC global events in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final. Both the teams have won each and every global limited-overs trophy and will be keen to add the ICC World Test Championship title to their kitty.

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Centuries

Through this article, we are taking a look at players who have scored the most centuries in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. The ICC World Test Championship most centuries list is led by none other than England’s star batsman Joe Root.

During the soon-to-end ICC World Test Championship cycle, the former England skipper smashed as many as 8 centuries. He is followed by his compatriot Jonny Bairstow and Usman Khawaja who 6 centuries in the ICC World Test Championship most centuries list. Khawaja will have the opportunity to increase his century tally in the ICC World Test Championship final.

Marnus Labuschagne and Daryl Mitchell complete the top 5 with 5 and 4 centuries respectively. The Indian with the most centuries during ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle is a young opener, Shubman Gill.

The right-handed batsman is at the 16th spot with 2 centuries. Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul have also hit two tons during this period but have played more matches than Gill ICC World Test Championship.

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ICC World Test Championship Most 5-Wicket Hauls

Prince — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:17:27 +0000

ICC World Test Championship Most 5-Wicket Hauls
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5	10
NM Lyon (AUS)	2021-2023	19	32	5219	869.5	192	2239	83	8/64	11/99	26.97	2.57	62.87	3	5	1
K Rabada (SA)	2021-2023	13	22	2332	388.4	65	1411	67	6/50	8/89	21.05	3.63	34.8	5	3	–
R Ashwin (IND)	2021-2023	13	26	2903	483.5	112	1200	61	6/91	8/42	19.67	2.48	47.59	5	2	–
JM Anderson (ENG)	2021-2022	15	28	3116	519.2	153	1182	58	5/60	6/62	20.37	2.27	53.72	4	2	–
OE Robinson (ENG)	2021-2022	13	25	2448	408	108	1100	53	5/49	7/81	20.75	2.69	46.18	2	3	–
PJ Cummins (AUS)	2021-2023	15	25	2512	418.4	105	1125	53	5/38	8/79	21.22	2.68	47.39	1	3	–
MA Starc (AUS)	2021-2023	16	30	2732	455.2	97	1391	51	4/33	6/80	27.27	3.05	53.56	3	–	–
TG Southee (NZ)	2021-2023	13	26	3289	548.1	133	1606	50	5/35	8/144	32.11	2.92	65.78	1	3	–
MJ Leach (ENG)	2021-2022	16	25	3822	637	161	1909	48	5/66	10/166	39.77	2.99	79.62	3	2	1
JJ Bumrah (IND)	2021-2022	10	19	1973	328.5	82	888	45	5/24	9/110	19.73	2.7	43.84	1	3	–
M Jansen (SA)	2021-2023	11	18	1775	295.5	54	985	44	5/35	7/91	22.38	3.32	40.34	4	1	–
RA Jadeja (IND)	2021-2023	12	23	2489	414.5	97	999	43	7/42	10/110	23.23	2.4	57.88	3	3	1
SCJ Broad (ENG)	2021-2022	11	21	2269	378.1	73	1218	43	5/101	7/86	28.32	3.22	52.76	1	1	–
Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK)	2021-2022	8	15	1558	259.4	69	746	41	6/51	10/94	18.19	2.87	38	5	2	1
Mohammed Shami (IND)	2021-2023	12	23	2022	337	68	1112	41	5/44	8/107	27.12	3.29	49.31	2	1	–
AS Joseph (WI)	2021-2023	10	20	1901	316.5	40	1152	41	5/81	7/111	28.09	3.63	46.36	–	1	–
RTM Mendis (SL)	2021-2022	8	15	2131	355.1	50	1021	38	6/70	11/136	26.86	2.87	56.07	3	3	1
KAJ Roach (WI)	2021-2023	11	22	1993	332.1	72	1017	37	5/47	7/74	27.48	3.06	53.86	–	2	–
NGRP Jayasuriya (SL)	2022-2023	5	9	1598	266.2	43	815	33	6/59	12/177	24.69	3.06	48.42	1	4	1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN)	2021-2022	10	17	2436	406	79	1194	33	5/63	6/124	36.18	2.94	73.81	2	1	–
JNT Seales (WI)	2021-2022	8	16	1284	214	40	744	32	5/55	8/125	23.25	3.47	40.12	1	1	–
Taijul Islam (BAN)	2021-2022	7	13	2402	400.2	82	1101	32	7/116	9/202	34.4	2.75	75.06	3	2	–
MA Wood (ENG)	2021-2022	8	14	1441	240.1	33	803	31	6/37	9/152	25.9	3.34	46.48	1	1	–
Mohammed Siraj (IND)	2021-2023	13	23	1724	287.2	50	1019	31	4/32	8/126	32.86	3.54	55.61	3	–	–
BA Stokes (ENG)	2021-2022	18	24	1968	328	53	1060	30	4/33	5/80	35.33	3.23	65.59	1	–	–
MJ Henry (NZ)	2022-2023	6	12	1674	279	73	802	29	7/23	9/55	27.65	2.87	57.72	1	1	–
KA Maharaj (SA)	2021-2023	13	18	1741	290.1	53	888	29	7/32	9/97	30.62	3.06	60.03	–	2	–
SM Boland (AUS)	2021-2023	7	13	1033	172.1	52	376	28	6/7	7/55	13.42	2.18	36.89	1	1	–
Abrar Ahmed (PAK)	2022-2023	4	8	1431	238.3	28	942	28	7/114	11/234	33.64	3.94	51.1	3	2	1
KA Jamieson (NZ)	2021-2022	8	15	1438	239.4	62	749	26	4/79	6/99	28.8	3.12	55.3	2	–	–
TA Boult (NZ)	2022-2022	5	10	1146	191	45	637	25	5/43	8/200	25.48	3.33	45.84	2	2	–
KR Mayers (WI)	2021-2023	10	16	1002	167	46	427	24	5/18	7/31	17.79	2.55	41.75	–	1	–
Ebadot Hossain (BAN)	2021-2022	10	17	1883	313.5	58	1088	24	6/46	7/121	45.33	3.46	78.45	1	1	–
A Nortje (SA)	2022-2023	7	11	875	145.5	17	549	23	5/36	6/84	23.86	3.76	38.04	–	1	–
AR Patel (IND)	2021-2023	9	17	1492	248.4	65	572	23	5/62	6/85	24.86	2.3	64.86	1	1	–
AM Fernando (SL)	2022-2023	6	9	1073	178.5	31	593	23	6/51	10/144	25.78	3.31	46.65	2	1	1
C Green (AUS)	2021-2023	16	24	1298	216.2	44	671	23	5/27	5/27	29.17	3.1	56.43	–	1	–
Naseem Shah (PAK)	2022-2023	6	11	1114	185.4	32	669	22	4/58	5/81	30.4	3.6	50.63	1	–	–
AY Patel (NZ)	2021-2023	5	9	1236	206	36	718	22	10/119	14/225	32.63	3.48	56.18	1	1	1
L Embuldeniya (SL)	2021-2022	6	9	1614	269	57	788	22	5/35	7/129	35.81	2.92	73.36	–	2	–
Hasan Ali (PAK)	2021-2023	9	17	1491	248.3	52	746	21	5/51	7/103	35.52	3	71	–	1	–
Khaled Ahmed (BAN)	2021-2022	9	16	1488	248	32	843	21	5/106	5/86	40.14	3.39	70.85	1	1	–
JO Holder (WI)	2021-2023	11	22	1936	322.4	82	844	21	3/26	4/62	40.19	2.61	92.19	–	–	–
Noman Ali (PAK)	2021-2022	9	16	2065	344.1	50	1059	21	6/107	6/107	50.42	3.07	98.33	1	1	–
SN Thakur (IND)	2021-2022	6	12	839	139.5	18	496	20	7/61	8/108	24.8	3.54	41.95	–	1	–
MJ Potts (ENG)	2022-2022	5	9	1097	182.5	41	560	20	4/13	7/68	28	3.06	54.85	1	–	–
UT Yadav (IND)	2021-2023	8	16	1118	186.2	26	611	20	4/25	6/136	30.55	3.27	55.9	1	–	–
Sajid Khan (PAK)	2021-2022	5	9	1464	244	42	717	20	8/42	12/128	35.85	2.93	73.2	1	1	1
L Ngidi (SA)	2021-2022	7	11	869	144.5	34	446	19	6/71	8/102	23.47	3.07	45.73	–	1	–
SR Harmer (SA)	2022-2023	5	8	957	159.3	34	487	19	4/103	7/124	25.63	3.05	50.36	1	–	–
CAK Rajitha (SL)	2022-2023	6	10	1167	194.3	48	600	19	5/64	7/104	31.57	3.08	61.42	1	1	–
MG Bracewell (NZ)	2022-2023	6	12	1246	207.4	34	795	19	4/75	5/150	41.84	3.82	65.57	1	–	–
N Wagner (NZ)	2022-2023	7	14	1196	199.2	41	676	18	4/102	6/183	37.54	3.39	66.44	1	–	–
CR Woakes (ENG)	2021-2022	7	14	1377	229.3	60	714	18	4/55	7/138	39.65	3.11	76.5	1	–	–
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	2021-2022	7	11	1264	210.4	52	525	16	5/96	6/129	32.81	2.49	79	1	1	–
T Murphy (AUS)	2023-2023	4	6	825	137.3	33	353	14	7/124	7/124	25.21	2.56	58.92	–	1	–
P Jayawickrama (SL)	2021-2022	4	8	936	156	33	464	14	4/40	7/159	33.14	2.97	66.85	2	–	–
JE Root (ENG)	2021-2022	22	27	1143	190.3	23	672	14	2/23	3/88	48	3.52	81.64	–	–	–
IS Sodhi (NZ)	2022-2023	2	4	617	102.5	15	327	13	6/86	8/173	25.15	3.17	47.46	–	1	–
V Permaul (WI)	2021-2022	3	6	743	123.5	12	395	13	5/35	8/141	30.38	3.18	57.15	–	1	–
C Overton (ENG)	2021-2022	4	7	765	127.3	28	357	12	3/14	6/61	29.75	2.8	63.75	–	–	–
Zahid Mahmood (PAK)	2022-2022	2	4	375	62.3	3	434	12	4/235	6/115	36.15	6.94	31.25	1	–	–
Mohammad Nawaz (PAK)	2022-2022	3	6	576	96	11	349	11	5/88	6/106	31.72	3.63	52.36	–	1	–
D Olivier (SA)	2022-2022	5	7	648	108	18	370	11	3/64	4/115	33.63	3.42	58.9	–	–	–
RL Chase (WI)	2021-2023	8	14	1265	210.5	15	779	11	5/83	5/111	70.81	3.69	115	–	1	–
JR Hazlewood (AUS)	2021-2023	4	8	774	129	38	297	10	4/48	5/57	29.7	2.3	77.4	1	–	–
DM de Silva (SL)	2021-2023	11	16	734	122.2	10	438	10	2/32	3/79	43.8	3.58	73.4	–	–	–
MJ Swepson (AUS)	2022-2022	4	7	892	148.4	14	458	10	3/55	5/89	45.8	3.08	89.2	–	–	–
G Coetzee (SA)	2023-2023	2	4	240	40	6	143	9	3/37	6/78	15.88	3.57	26.66	–	–	–
MP Kuhnemann (AUS)	2023-2023	3	5	471	78.3	11	280	9	5/16	6/76	31.11	3.56	52.33	–	1	–
JA Warrican (WI)	2021-2021	3	6	579	96.3	18	287	9	4/50	5/129	31.88	2.97	64.33	1	–	–
Yasir Shah (PAK)	2021-2022	3	6	654	109	11	410	9	3/83	5/188	45.55	3.76	72.66	–	–	–
Kuldeep Yadav (IND)	2022-2022	1	2	216	36	9	113	8	5/40	8/113	14.12	3.13	27	–	1	–
Faheem Ashraf (PAK)	2021-2022	7	13	624	104	32	297	8	2/29	3/66	37.11	2.85	78	–	–	–
BM Tickner (NZ)	2023-2023	2	4	485	80.5	10	308	8	4/100	4/105	38.5	3.81	60.62	1	–	–
MG Neser (AUS)	2021-2022	2	4	281	46.5	11	117	7	3/22	5/56	16.71	2.49	40.14	–	–	–
Rehan Ahmed (ENG)	2022-2022	1	2	221	36.5	3	137	7	5/48	7/137	19.57	3.71	31.57	–	1	–
TM Head (AUS)	2021-2023	17	12	311	51.5	4	166	7	4/10	4/10	23.71	3.2	44.42	1	–	–
Shoriful Islam (BAN)	2022-2022	4	5	630	105	27	309	7	3/69	3/99	44.14	2.94	90	–	–	–
S Mahmood (ENG)	2022-2022	2	4	366	61	17	137	6	2/21	4/79	22.83	2.24	61	–	–	–
Mohammad Abbas (PAK)	2021-2021	2	4	396	66	23	156	6	3/43	3/70	26	2.36	66	–	–	–
Nayeem Hasan (BAN)	2022-2022	1	2	318	53	9	184	6	6/105	6/184	30.66	3.47	53	–	1	–
WG Jacks (ENG)	2022-2022	2	4	327	54.3	5	232	6	6/161	6/199	38.65	4.25	54.5	–	1	–
MM Ali (ENG)	2021-2021	3	5	516	86	3	299	6	2/84	3/137	49.83	3.47	86	–	–	–
KC Brathwaite (WI)	2021-2023	13	15	424	70.4	5	303	6	2/65	2/85	50.5	4.28	70.66	–	–	–
Agha Salman (PAK)	2022-2023	7	10	528	88	9	345	6	3/75	4/117	57.5	3.92	88	–	–	–
Taskin Ahmed (BAN)	2022-2022	4	7	737	122.5	22	385	6	3/36	3/113	64.16	3.13	122.83	–	–	–
J Yadav (IND)	2021-2022	2	4	198	33	9	98	5	4/49	5/62	19.6	2.96	39.6	1	–	–
JA Richardson (AUS)	2021-2021	1	2	229	38.1	13	120	5	5/42	5/120	24	3.14	45.8	–	1	–
M Theekshana (SL)	2022-2022	2	4	365	60.5	10	188	5	2/28	3/76	37.6	3.09	73	–	–	–
PWA Mulder (SA)	2021-2023	6	8	456	76	23	220	5	3/25	3/25	44	2.89	91.2	–	–	–
I Sharma (IND)	2021-2021	3	5	468	78	13	229	5	3/69	5/82	45.8	2.93	93.6	–	–	–
CBRLS Kumara (SL)	2022-2023	3	4	455	75.5	10	353	5	3/76	4/137	70.59	4.65	91	–	–	–
ST Gabriel (WI)	2021-2023	2	4	228	38	3	167	4	2/69	2/75	41.75	4.39	57	–	–	–
RAS Lakmal (SL)	2021-2022	4	5	348	58	10	168	4	2/90	2/90	42	2.89	87	–	–	–
Mohammad Ali (PAK)	2022-2022	2	4	294	49	2	261	4	2/64	4/188	65.25	5.32	73.5	–	–	–
JD Unadkat (IND)	2022-2022	1	2	150	25	5	67	3	2/50	3/67	22.33	2.68	50	–	–	–
Mominul Haque (BAN)	2021-2022	10	7	133	22.1	1	83	3	2/6	2/13	27.66	3.74	44.33	–	–	–
LB Williams (SA)	2022-2022	2	2	185	30.5	5	105	3	3/54	3/54	35	3.4	61.66	–	–	–
G Motie (WI)	2022-2023	2	4	270	45	6	158	3	3/75	3/115	52.66	3.51	90	–	–	–

ICC World Test Championship Most 5-Wicket Hauls: A 5-wicket haul in cricket means picking 5 or more wickets in a match. There is absolutely no denying that it is one of the toughest jobs in cricket.

And through this article, we are taking a look at the bowlers who have picked the most number of 5-wicket hauls in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (ICC WTC) cycle.

ICC WTC 2021-23 cycle will come to an end in June with the mouth-watering final between Australia and India. After 69 Tests played by a total of 9 teams, Australia and India finished the cycle as the top two teams. Australia finished their campaign with a tally of 152 points and a 66.67 PCT while India finished with 127 points and a 58.8 PCT.

ICC World Test Championship Most 5-Wicket Hauls

While Australia will be playing its first-ever final, India is gearing up for their second WTC final. They had qualified for the inaugural final too under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and lost the title decider against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand. Talking about the most number of 5-wicket hauls in the ongoing ICC WTC cycle, Australia spin spearhead Nathan Lyon is leading the race.

The off-spinner, who is also the leading wicket-taker in this WTC cycle, has picked up 5 5-wicket hauls so far. Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya is second in the list with 4 5-wicket hauls followed by Jasprit Bumrah, Ramesh Mendis, Kagiso Rabada, Ollie Robinson, Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins and Tim Southee who have picked up 3 5-wicket hauls each.

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ICC World Test Championship Final Most Wickets

Prince — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:16:49 +0000

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Wickets
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5	10
NM Lyon (AUS)	2021-2023	19	32	5219	869.5	192	2239	83	8/64	11/99	26.97	2.57	62.87	3	5	1
K Rabada (SA)	2021-2023	13	22	2332	388.4	65	1411	67	6/50	8/89	21.05	3.63	34.8	5	3	–
R Ashwin (IND)	2021-2023	13	26	2903	483.5	112	1200	61	6/91	8/42	19.67	2.48	47.59	5	2	–
JM Anderson (ENG)	2021-2022	15	28	3116	519.2	153	1182	58	5/60	6/62	20.37	2.27	53.72	4	2	–
OE Robinson (ENG)	2021-2022	13	25	2448	408	108	1100	53	5/49	7/81	20.75	2.69	46.18	2	3	–
PJ Cummins (AUS)	2021-2023	15	25	2512	418.4	105	1125	53	5/38	8/79	21.22	2.68	47.39	1	3	–
MA Starc (AUS)	2021-2023	16	30	2732	455.2	97	1391	51	4/33	6/80	27.27	3.05	53.56	3	–	–
TG Southee (NZ)	2021-2023	13	26	3289	548.1	133	1606	50	5/35	8/144	32.11	2.92	65.78	1	3	–
MJ Leach (ENG)	2021-2022	16	25	3822	637	161	1909	48	5/66	10/166	39.77	2.99	79.62	3	2	1
JJ Bumrah (IND)	2021-2022	10	19	1973	328.5	82	888	45	5/24	9/110	19.73	2.7	43.84	1	3	–
M Jansen (SA)	2021-2023	11	18	1775	295.5	54	985	44	5/35	7/91	22.38	3.32	40.34	4	1	–
RA Jadeja (IND)	2021-2023	12	23	2489	414.5	97	999	43	7/42	10/110	23.23	2.4	57.88	3	3	1
SCJ Broad (ENG)	2021-2022	11	21	2269	378.1	73	1218	43	5/101	7/86	28.32	3.22	52.76	1	1	–
Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK)	2021-2022	8	15	1558	259.4	69	746	41	6/51	10/94	18.19	2.87	38	5	2	1
Mohammed Shami (IND)	2021-2023	12	23	2022	337	68	1112	41	5/44	8/107	27.12	3.29	49.31	2	1	–
AS Joseph (WI)	2021-2023	10	20	1901	316.5	40	1152	41	5/81	7/111	28.09	3.63	46.36	–	1	–
RTM Mendis (SL)	2021-2022	8	15	2131	355.1	50	1021	38	6/70	11/136	26.86	2.87	56.07	3	3	1
KAJ Roach (WI)	2021-2023	11	22	1993	332.1	72	1017	37	5/47	7/74	27.48	3.06	53.86	–	2	–
NGRP Jayasuriya (SL)	2022-2023	5	9	1598	266.2	43	815	33	6/59	12/177	24.69	3.06	48.42	1	4	1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN)	2021-2022	10	17	2436	406	79	1194	33	5/63	6/124	36.18	2.94	73.81	2	1	–
JNT Seales (WI)	2021-2022	8	16	1284	214	40	744	32	5/55	8/125	23.25	3.47	40.12	1	1	–
Taijul Islam (BAN)	2021-2022	7	13	2402	400.2	82	1101	32	7/116	9/202	34.4	2.75	75.06	3	2	–
MA Wood (ENG)	2021-2022	8	14	1441	240.1	33	803	31	6/37	9/152	25.9	3.34	46.48	1	1	–
Mohammed Siraj (IND)	2021-2023	13	23	1724	287.2	50	1019	31	4/32	8/126	32.86	3.54	55.61	3	–	–
BA Stokes (ENG)	2021-2022	18	24	1968	328	53	1060	30	4/33	5/80	35.33	3.23	65.59	1	–	–
MJ Henry (NZ)	2022-2023	6	12	1674	279	73	802	29	7/23	9/55	27.65	2.87	57.72	1	1	–
KA Maharaj (SA)	2021-2023	13	18	1741	290.1	53	888	29	7/32	9/97	30.62	3.06	60.03	–	2	–
SM Boland (AUS)	2021-2023	7	13	1033	172.1	52	376	28	6/7	7/55	13.42	2.18	36.89	1	1	–
Abrar Ahmed (PAK)	2022-2023	4	8	1431	238.3	28	942	28	7/114	11/234	33.64	3.94	51.1	3	2	1
KA Jamieson (NZ)	2021-2022	8	15	1438	239.4	62	749	26	4/79	6/99	28.8	3.12	55.3	2	–	–
TA Boult (NZ)	2022-2022	5	10	1146	191	45	637	25	5/43	8/200	25.48	3.33	45.84	2	2	–
KR Mayers (WI)	2021-2023	10	16	1002	167	46	427	24	5/18	7/31	17.79	2.55	41.75	–	1	–
Ebadot Hossain (BAN)	2021-2022	10	17	1883	313.5	58	1088	24	6/46	7/121	45.33	3.46	78.45	1	1	–
A Nortje (SA)	2022-2023	7	11	875	145.5	17	549	23	5/36	6/84	23.86	3.76	38.04	–	1	–
AR Patel (IND)	2021-2023	9	17	1492	248.4	65	572	23	5/62	6/85	24.86	2.3	64.86	1	1	–
AM Fernando (SL)	2022-2023	6	9	1073	178.5	31	593	23	6/51	10/144	25.78	3.31	46.65	2	1	1
C Green (AUS)	2021-2023	16	24	1298	216.2	44	671	23	5/27	5/27	29.17	3.1	56.43	–	1	–
Naseem Shah (PAK)	2022-2023	6	11	1114	185.4	32	669	22	4/58	5/81	30.4	3.6	50.63	1	–	–
AY Patel (NZ)	2021-2023	5	9	1236	206	36	718	22	10/119	14/225	32.63	3.48	56.18	1	1	1
L Embuldeniya (SL)	2021-2022	6	9	1614	269	57	788	22	5/35	7/129	35.81	2.92	73.36	–	2	–
Hasan Ali (PAK)	2021-2023	9	17	1491	248.3	52	746	21	5/51	7/103	35.52	3	71	–	1	–
Khaled Ahmed (BAN)	2021-2022	9	16	1488	248	32	843	21	5/106	5/86	40.14	3.39	70.85	1	1	–
JO Holder (WI)	2021-2023	11	22	1936	322.4	82	844	21	3/26	4/62	40.19	2.61	92.19	–	–	–
Noman Ali (PAK)	2021-2022	9	16	2065	344.1	50	1059	21	6/107	6/107	50.42	3.07	98.33	1	1	–
SN Thakur (IND)	2021-2022	6	12	839	139.5	18	496	20	7/61	8/108	24.8	3.54	41.95	–	1	–
MJ Potts (ENG)	2022-2022	5	9	1097	182.5	41	560	20	4/13	7/68	28	3.06	54.85	1	–	–
UT Yadav (IND)	2021-2023	8	16	1118	186.2	26	611	20	4/25	6/136	30.55	3.27	55.9	1	–	–
Sajid Khan (PAK)	2021-2022	5	9	1464	244	42	717	20	8/42	12/128	35.85	2.93	73.2	1	1	1
L Ngidi (SA)	2021-2022	7	11	869	144.5	34	446	19	6/71	8/102	23.47	3.07	45.73	–	1	–
SR Harmer (SA)	2022-2023	5	8	957	159.3	34	487	19	4/103	7/124	25.63	3.05	50.36	1	–	–
CAK Rajitha (SL)	2022-2023	6	10	1167	194.3	48	600	19	5/64	7/104	31.57	3.08	61.42	1	1	–
MG Bracewell (NZ)	2022-2023	6	12	1246	207.4	34	795	19	4/75	5/150	41.84	3.82	65.57	1	–	–
N Wagner (NZ)	2022-2023	7	14	1196	199.2	41	676	18	4/102	6/183	37.54	3.39	66.44	1	–	–
CR Woakes (ENG)	2021-2022	7	14	1377	229.3	60	714	18	4/55	7/138	39.65	3.11	76.5	1	–	–
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	2021-2022	7	11	1264	210.4	52	525	16	5/96	6/129	32.81	2.49	79	1	1	–
T Murphy (AUS)	2023-2023	4	6	825	137.3	33	353	14	7/124	7/124	25.21	2.56	58.92	–	1	–
P Jayawickrama (SL)	2021-2022	4	8	936	156	33	464	14	4/40	7/159	33.14	2.97	66.85	2	–	–
JE Root (ENG)	2021-2022	22	27	1143	190.3	23	672	14	2/23	3/88	48	3.52	81.64	–	–	–
IS Sodhi (NZ)	2022-2023	2	4	617	102.5	15	327	13	6/86	8/173	25.15	3.17	47.46	–	1	–
V Permaul (WI)	2021-2022	3	6	743	123.5	12	395	13	5/35	8/141	30.38	3.18	57.15	–	1	–
C Overton (ENG)	2021-2022	4	7	765	127.3	28	357	12	3/14	6/61	29.75	2.8	63.75	–	–	–
Zahid Mahmood (PAK)	2022-2022	2	4	375	62.3	3	434	12	4/235	6/115	36.15	6.94	31.25	1	–	–
Mohammad Nawaz (PAK)	2022-2022	3	6	576	96	11	349	11	5/88	6/106	31.72	3.63	52.36	–	1	–
D Olivier (SA)	2022-2022	5	7	648	108	18	370	11	3/64	4/115	33.63	3.42	58.9	–	–	–
RL Chase (WI)	2021-2023	8	14	1265	210.5	15	779	11	5/83	5/111	70.81	3.69	115	–	1	–
JR Hazlewood (AUS)	2021-2023	4	8	774	129	38	297	10	4/48	5/57	29.7	2.3	77.4	1	–	–
DM de Silva (SL)	2021-2023	11	16	734	122.2	10	438	10	2/32	3/79	43.8	3.58	73.4	–	–	–
MJ Swepson (AUS)	2022-2022	4	7	892	148.4	14	458	10	3/55	5/89	45.8	3.08	89.2	–	–	–
G Coetzee (SA)	2023-2023	2	4	240	40	6	143	9	3/37	6/78	15.88	3.57	26.66	–	–	–
MP Kuhnemann (AUS)	2023-2023	3	5	471	78.3	11	280	9	5/16	6/76	31.11	3.56	52.33	–	1	–
JA Warrican (WI)	2021-2021	3	6	579	96.3	18	287	9	4/50	5/129	31.88	2.97	64.33	1	–	–
Yasir Shah (PAK)	2021-2022	3	6	654	109	11	410	9	3/83	5/188	45.55	3.76	72.66	–	–	–
Kuldeep Yadav (IND)	2022-2022	1	2	216	36	9	113	8	5/40	8/113	14.12	3.13	27	–	1	–
Faheem Ashraf (PAK)	2021-2022	7	13	624	104	32	297	8	2/29	3/66	37.11	2.85	78	–	–	–
BM Tickner (NZ)	2023-2023	2	4	485	80.5	10	308	8	4/100	4/105	38.5	3.81	60.62	1	–	–
MG Neser (AUS)	2021-2022	2	4	281	46.5	11	117	7	3/22	5/56	16.71	2.49	40.14	–	–	–
Rehan Ahmed (ENG)	2022-2022	1	2	221	36.5	3	137	7	5/48	7/137	19.57	3.71	31.57	–	1	–
TM Head (AUS)	2021-2023	17	12	311	51.5	4	166	7	4/10	4/10	23.71	3.2	44.42	1	–	–
Shoriful Islam (BAN)	2022-2022	4	5	630	105	27	309	7	3/69	3/99	44.14	2.94	90	–	–	–
S Mahmood (ENG)	2022-2022	2	4	366	61	17	137	6	2/21	4/79	22.83	2.24	61	–	–	–
Mohammad Abbas (PAK)	2021-2021	2	4	396	66	23	156	6	3/43	3/70	26	2.36	66	–	–	–
Nayeem Hasan (BAN)	2022-2022	1	2	318	53	9	184	6	6/105	6/184	30.66	3.47	53	–	1	–
WG Jacks (ENG)	2022-2022	2	4	327	54.3	5	232	6	6/161	6/199	38.65	4.25	54.5	–	1	–
MM Ali (ENG)	2021-2021	3	5	516	86	3	299	6	2/84	3/137	49.83	3.47	86	–	–	–
KC Brathwaite (WI)	2021-2023	13	15	424	70.4	5	303	6	2/65	2/85	50.5	4.28	70.66	–	–	–
Agha Salman (PAK)	2022-2023	7	10	528	88	9	345	6	3/75	4/117	57.5	3.92	88	–	–	–
Taskin Ahmed (BAN)	2022-2022	4	7	737	122.5	22	385	6	3/36	3/113	64.16	3.13	122.83	–	–	–
J Yadav (IND)	2021-2022	2	4	198	33	9	98	5	4/49	5/62	19.6	2.96	39.6	1	–	–
JA Richardson (AUS)	2021-2021	1	2	229	38.1	13	120	5	5/42	5/120	24	3.14	45.8	–	1	–
M Theekshana (SL)	2022-2022	2	4	365	60.5	10	188	5	2/28	3/76	37.6	3.09	73	–	–	–
PWA Mulder (SA)	2021-2023	6	8	456	76	23	220	5	3/25	3/25	44	2.89	91.2	–	–	–
I Sharma (IND)	2021-2021	3	5	468	78	13	229	5	3/69	5/82	45.8	2.93	93.6	–	–	–
CBRLS Kumara (SL)	2022-2023	3	4	455	75.5	10	353	5	3/76	4/137	70.59	4.65	91	–	–	–
ST Gabriel (WI)	2021-2023	2	4	228	38	3	167	4	2/69	2/75	41.75	4.39	57	–	–	–
RAS Lakmal (SL)	2021-2022	4	5	348	58	10	168	4	2/90	2/90	42	2.89	87	–	–	–
Mohammad Ali (PAK)	2022-2022	2	4	294	49	2	261	4	2/64	4/188	65.25	5.32	73.5	–	–	–
JD Unadkat (IND)	2022-2022	1	2	150	25	5	67	3	2/50	3/67	22.33	2.68	50	–	–	–
Mominul Haque (BAN)	2021-2022	10	7	133	22.1	1	83	3	2/6	2/13	27.66	3.74	44.33	–	–	–
LB Williams (SA)	2022-2022	2	2	185	30.5	5	105	3	3/54	3/54	35	3.4	61.66	–	–	–
G Motie (WI)	2022-2023	2	4	270	45	6	158	3	3/75	3/115	52.66	3.51	90	–	–	–

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Wickets: The second edition of the ICC World Test Championship (ICC WTC) will come to an end in June with the final between Australia and India. India and Australia are playing their second and first ICC World Test Championship final respectively.

India qualified for the inaugural final of the ICC World Test Championship too but ended up losing the title decider against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand.

The ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship saw 9 teams fighting it out against each other. A total of 69 matches were played in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle. And in the end, Australia and India finished as the top-two sides in this ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Australia was the only side to end its ICC World Test Championship campaign with a PCT of more than 60. India and Australia will now be keen to lay their hands on the ICC World Test Championship trophy.

The much-anticipated mouth-watering ICC World Test Championship clash is scheduled to be played at the Oval in London. The match will be taking place from June 7 to 11.

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Wickets

As the cricketing world gears up for the much-awaited ICC World Test Championship title decider, we are taking a look at the bowlers who have picked the most number of wickets in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is currently leading the race with an impressive 83 wickets from 19 games.

He is followed by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada who has picked up 67 wickets in this ICC World Test Championship cycle. India’s Ravichandran Ashwin is third on the list with 61 wickets followed by English duo James Anderson and Ollie Robinson who have picked up 58 and 53 wickets respectively. Lyon and Ashwin will be up against each other in the ICC World Test Championship final and will be looking to fire their respective team to a historic victory.

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ICC World Test Championship Final Most Runs

Prince — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:15:33 +0000

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Runs
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
JE Root (ENG)	2021-2022	22	40	4	1915	180*	53.19	3149	60.81	8	6	4	217	3
UT Khawaja (AUS)	2022-2023	16	28	5	1608	195*	69.91	3190	50.4	6	7	1	172	7
Babar Azam (PAK)	2021-2023	14	26	1	1527	196	61.08	2873	53.15	4	10	–	171	12
M Labuschagne (AUS)	2021-2023	19	33	5	1509	204	53.89	2829	53.34	5	5	2	175	6
JM Bairstow (ENG)	2021-2022	15	28	3	1285	162	51.4	1865	68.9	6	2	3	157	19
SPD Smith (AUS)	2021-2023	19	30	5	1252	200*	50.08	2632	47.56	3	6	4	126	7
TM Head (AUS)	2021-2023	17	26	3	1208	175	52.52	1497	80.69	3	6	1	144	15
FDM Karunaratne (SL)	2021-2023	12	23	1	1054	147	47.9	2030	51.92	2	8	–	117	0
Litton Das (BAN)	2021-2022	12	22	0	1024	141	46.54	1802	56.82	3	6	–	123	4
KC Brathwaite (WI)	2021-2023	13	26	3	994	160	43.21	2545	39.05	2	7	2	112	2
Abdullah Shafique (PAK)	2021-2023	12	23	2	992	160*	47.23	2392	41.47	3	4	2	96	14
BA Stokes (ENG)	2021-2022	18	32	2	971	120	32.36	1537	63.17	2	4	1	106	28
DJ Mitchell (NZ)	2021-2023	11	18	2	960	190	60	1793	53.54	4	5	–	96	20
TWM Latham (NZ)	2021-2023	13	23	1	960	252	43.63	1877	51.14	2	6	2	118	3
LD Chandimal (SL)	2021-2023	10	18	4	958	206*	68.42	1765	54.27	2	5	1	84	15
Imam-ul-Haq (PAK)	2022-2023	9	18	1	932	157	54.82	1961	47.52	3	4	1	101	8
T Bavuma (SA)	2021-2023	12	24	4	900	172	45	1810	49.72	1	5	2	103	3
Z Crawley (ENG)	2021-2022	17	33	1	894	122	27.93	1445	61.86	2	3	3	138	0
CA Pujara (IND)	2021-2023	16	30	3	887	102*	32.85	2107	42.09	1	6	3	116	2
DP Conway (NZ)	2022-2023	11	19	1	884	122	49.11	1642	53.83	3	4	1	118	3
AD Mathews (SL)	2021-2023	12	21	2	882	199	46.42	1900	46.42	3	2	2	79	13
V Kohli (IND)	2021-2023	16	28	1	869	186	32.18	1938	44.84	1	3	2	101	2
RR Pant (IND)	2021-2022	12	21	1	868	146	43.4	1074	80.81	2	5	1	96	22
DA Warner (AUS)	2021-2023	17	28	1	847	200	31.37	1425	59.43	1	4	3	103	8
OJ Pope (ENG)	2021-2022	14	26	1	844	145	33.76	1278	66.04	2	6	1	94	3
TA Blundell (NZ)	2021-2023	13	22	3	819	106	43.1	1678	48.8	1	7	2	103	2
D Elgar (SA)	2021-2023	15	29	1	799	96*	28.53	1610	49.62	–	6	2	103	1
DM de Silva (SL)	2021-2023	11	21	2	753	155*	39.63	1304	57.74	2	3	1	83	7
KS Williamson (NZ)	2021-2023	7	12	2	752	215	75.2	1505	49.96	3	–	–	86	4
J Blackwood (WI)	2021-2023	13	24	1	722	102	31.39	1522	47.43	1	3	1	95	2
C Green (AUS)	2021-2023	16	21	3	705	114	39.16	1375	51.27	1	5	1	74	2
RG Sharma (IND)	2021-2023	10	17	1	700	127	43.75	1413	49.53	2	2	–	79	10
AT Carey (AUS)	2021-2023	19	25	3	689	111	31.31	1151	59.86	1	3	3	71	2
RA Jadeja (IND)	2021-2023	12	19	1	673	175*	37.38	1399	48.1	2	3	1	77	6
SS Iyer (IND)	2021-2023	10	16	1	666	105	44.4	1012	65.81	1	5	1	80	14
KL Rahul (IND)	2021-2023	11	21	0	636	129	30.28	1563	40.69	2	2	1	81	4
Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN)	2021-2022	9	17	2	625	175*	41.66	1479	42.25	2	2	1	67	0
HM Nicholls (NZ)	2021-2023	12	20	1	614	200*	32.31	1120	54.82	2	1	2	69	4
Saud Shakeel (PAK)	2022-2023	5	10	2	580	125*	72.5	1392	41.66	1	5	–	72	1
Azhar Ali (PAK)	2021-2022	10	18	1	563	185	33.11	1350	41.7	1	2	3	59	5
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)	2021-2022	12	21	4	553	104*	32.52	1080	51.2	1	1	1	62	5
KD Petersen (SA)	2021-2023	9	17	0	552	82	32.47	1101	50.13	–	4	–	69	0
K Verreynne (SA)	2022-2023	12	20	3	533	136*	31.35	968	55.06	1	2	3	59	3
BKG Mendis (SL)	2022-2023	9	16	0	531	87	33.18	936	56.73	–	6	1	68	1
J Da Silva (WI)	2021-2023	13	22	4	484	100*	26.88	1336	36.22	1	1	2	54	1
HC Brook (ENG)	2022-2022	4	6	0	480	153	80	521	92.13	3	1	–	55	12
SJ Erwee (SA)	2022-2023	10	19	1	479	108	26.61	1107	43.27	1	1	2	56	0
Shubman Gill (IND)	2021-2023	7	13	0	476	128	36.61	803	59.27	2	1	–	50	8
AK Markram (SA)	2021-2023	9	17	0	461	115	27.11	835	55.2	1	1	–	77	0
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)	2021-2022	12	23	0	460	67	20	1034	44.48	–	2	3	58	5
AR Patel (IND)	2021-2023	9	14	4	458	84	45.8	827	55.38	–	4	–	43	16
AZ Lees (ENG)	2022-2022	10	19	0	453	67	23.84	1052	43.06	–	2	–	58	1
Agha Salman (PAK)	2022-2023	7	14	1	447	103	34.38	789	56.65	1	3	–	58	2
R Ashwin (IND)	2021-2023	13	20	1	444	61	23.36	760	58.42	–	2	1	50	4
JO Holder (WI)	2021-2023	11	21	2	443	81*	23.31	946	46.82	–	2	5	54	12
MA Agarwal (IND)	2021-2022	7	13	0	436	150	33.53	851	51.23	1	2	–	66	5
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	2021-2022	7	13	0	434	84	33.38	716	60.61	–	5	1	45	8
WA Young (NZ)	2021-2022	9	16	0	434	89	27.12	985	44.06	–	5	1	61	0
NE Bonner (WI)	2021-2022	10	17	3	418	123	29.85	1334	31.33	1	1	3	46	1
BOP Fernando (SL)	2021-2023	10	17	1	414	64	25.87	776	53.35	–	3	–	47	8
BT Foakes (ENG)	2022-2022	10	16	4	400	113*	33.33	815	49.07	1	2	2	42	0
KA Maharaj (SA)	2021-2023	13	21	0	390	84	18.57	584	66.78	–	2	1	54	4
Mahmudul Hasan Joy (BAN)	2021-2022	8	14	0	363	137	25.92	956	37.97	1	2	5	43	2
KR Mayers (WI)	2021-2023	10	17	1	361	146	22.56	627	57.57	1	–	5	47	5
BM Duckett (ENG)	2022-2022	3	6	1	357	107	71.4	373	95.71	1	3	1	43	2
CR Woakes (ENG)	2021-2022	7	14	2	354	50	29.5	634	55.83	–	1	–	47	2
DJ Malan (ENG)	2021-2022	7	13	0	350	82	26.92	860	40.69	–	3	1	49	0
Abid Ali (PAK)	2021-2021	4	7	0	336	133	48	623	53.93	1	1	–	43	3
Sarfaraz Ahmed (PAK)	2022-2023	2	4	0	335	118	83.75	514	65.17	1	3	–	35	1
N Dickwella (SL)	2022-2023	9	16	2	314	61*	22.42	467	67.23	–	4	1	37	1
P Nissanka (SL)	2021-2022	5	9	1	308	73	38.5	693	44.44	–	4	–	32	1
M Jansen (SA)	2021-2023	11	18	3	306	59	20.39	719	42.55	–	1	1	42	1
Fawad Alam (PAK)	2021-2022	8	11	2	296	124*	32.88	626	47.28	1	2	2	34	0
HE van der Dussen (SA)	2021-2022	8	15	1	295	45	21.07	808	36.5	–	–	1	27	0
Tamim Iqbal (BAN)	2022-2022	5	9	0	294	133	32.66	461	63.77	1	–	2	42	0
AM Rahane (IND)	2021-2022	8	15	0	284	61	18.93	611	46.48	–	2	2	40	2
Nurul Hasan (BAN)	2021-2022	6	11	1	279	64	27.9	434	64.28	–	2	1	39	3
Mominul Haque (BAN)	2021-2022	10	19	1	269	88	14.94	665	40.45	–	2	5	37	1
RJ Burns (ENG)	2021-2022	7	13	0	260	61	20	661	39.33	–	2	4	33	1
MA Starc (AUS)	2021-2023	16	18	5	256	39*	19.69	528	48.48	–	–	1	23	2
JD Campbell (WI)	2022-2022	5	10	3	248	58*	35.42	451	54.98	–	1	–	31	2
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN)	2021-2022	10	19	1	248	47	13.77	750	33.06	–	–	3	34	3
NM Lyon (AUS)	2021-2023	19	19	4	236	38	15.73	381	61.94	–	–	1	32	5
RL Chase (WI)	2021-2023	8	16	0	231	55	14.43	539	42.85	–	1	4	24	4
C de Grandhomme (NZ)	2022-2022	3	5	2	225	120*	75	285	78.94	1	–	1	23	4
DW Lawrence (ENG)	2021-2022	4	8	0	222	91	27.75	337	65.87	–	1	2	25	4
MJ Henry (NZ)	2022-2023	6	8	2	220	72	36.66	298	73.82	–	3	3	30	5
H Hameed (ENG)	2021-2022	7	13	0	220	68	16.92	731	30.09	–	2	4	27	0
RTM Mendis (SL)	2021-2022	8	12	1	218	45*	19.81	450	48.44	–	–	1	22	1
PJ Cummins (AUS)	2021-2023	15	17	2	216	34*	14.4	358	60.33	–	–	2	20	9
GH Vihari (IND)	2022-2022	4	7	1	215	58	35.83	522	41.18	–	1	–	24	0
MG Bracewell (NZ)	2022-2023	6	10	1	213	74*	23.66	370	57.56	–	1	1	30	2
Mohammed Shami (IND)	2021-2023	12	19	4	209	56*	13.93	323	64.7	–	1	4	24	5
Yasir Ali (BAN)	2021-2022	6	11	1	205	55	20.5	444	46.17	–	1	1	26	0
K Rabada (SA)	2021-2023	13	22	4	204	47	11.33	360	56.66	–	–	5	16	7
T Chanderpaul (WI)	2022-2023	4	8	0	195	51	24.37	458	42.57	–	1	–	22	2
Zakir Hasan (BAN)	2022-2022	2	4	0	186	100	46.5	438	42.46	1	1	–	22	1
SCJ Broad (ENG)	2021-2022	11	16	3	184	42	14.15	253	72.72	–	–	2	22	5
PWA Mulder (SA)	2021-2023	6	12	0	183	42	15.25	470	38.93	–	–	1	23	1
SN Thakur (IND)	2021-2022	6	11	0	181	60	16.45	237	76.37	–	2	2	23	7

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Runs. The second edition of the ICC World Test Championship (ICC WTC) is all set for a grand finish. The two-year ICC World Test Championship cycle will come to an end in June when two of the most decorated teams in the history of the game – Australia and India – lock horns against each other in the final. The ICC World Test Championship final is scheduled to be played from June 7 to 11 at the Oval in London.

Australia finished the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle as the best team and was also the first team to book their place in the final. The Pat Cummins-led side finished the ICC World Test Championship cycle with 155 points and a PCT of 66.67.

Australia finished their ICC World Test Championship campaign with 11 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws. India, on the other hand, accumulated 127 points and a PCT of 58.8 in the ICC World Test Championship. The Rohit Sharma-led side finished their ICC World Test Championship campaign with 10 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws.

ICC World Test Championship Final Most Runs

Through this article, we are taking a look at the players who have scored the most runs in the ICC World Test Championship. The two-year ICC World Test Championship cycle saw exceptional batting displays.

As of now, England superstar Joe Root is leading the list of most runs scored in ICC World Test Championship. The former England captain has scored 1915 runs in 22 Tests with the help of 8 centuries and 6 fifties in the ICC World Test Championship.

Australia opener Usman Khawaja is second on the list of ICC World Test Championship most runs with 1608 runs and will be looking to add more to his tally when he represents his country in the upcoming ICC WTC Final.

Interestingly, no Indian batsman features in the top ten of the most runs scored in ICC WTC 2021-23 cycle. The highest-ranked Indian in this list is Cheteshwar Pujara who is at the 19th spot.

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India Squad For ICC World Test Championship Final 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:14:47 +0000

India Squad For ICC World Test Championship Final 2023. India’s squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia was revealed by the BCCI on Tuesday. From June 7 to 11, the WTC Final will be held at the Oval in England. Due to his heroics for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing IPL 2023, Ajinkya Rahane has made it to the final squad.

India Squad for ICC World Test Championship Final: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul. KS Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat

🚨 NEWS 🚨#TeamIndia squad for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final announced.

Details 🔽 #WTC23 https://t.co/sz7F5ByfiU pic.twitter.com/KIcH530rOL

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 25, 2023

Australia squad for ICC World Test Championship Final: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner

India is set to face Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2023. The WTC final takes place in June. The Test match will take place from June 7 to 11 at Kennington Oval Stadium in London, UK. Australia and India qualified for the WTC final after finishing in the top two spots in the World Test Championship points table.

During the ICC Test tournament, Australia played 19 Test matches. Winning 11 games, losing 3, and drawing 5 games, Australia grabbed a PCT of 66.67 to steal the top spot in the points table. India took the 2nd spot after winning 10 games and losing 5 out of 18 (3 draws), which gave them a win percentage of 58.80.

India and Australia aim to clinch their maiden WTC title by winning the WTC final in 2023. Both teams will send a strong squad for the epic encounter. Below we take a glance at India’s probable squad for the WTC final.

India Squad For ICC World Test Championship Final 2023

Openers- Rohit Sharma (C) and Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill And Rohit Sharma (Image Credit: Twitter)

Rohit Sharma will be the captain of India in the WTC final. He will also open the innings for the team. In a recent Test match against Australia last month, Rohit Sharma slammed a century. Shubman Gill too shattered a century in the Test series. Both of them have shown marvelous form in the longest format this year.

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Incredible! ICC WTC Final 2023 Bags Marvellous Milestone; Registers Highest Viewership In The History Of Test Cricket

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:41:05 +0000

ICC WTC final 2023 has grabbed a marvellous milestone as it has become the match with the highest viewership in the history of Test cricket. Star Sports Network claimed that ICC WTC final 2023 between India and Australia has become the most-watched Test match of all time.

Citing BARC data, Star Sports reckoned that the Test match between India and Australia in July grabbed a viewership of 124 million. This is the highest-ever viewership for any Test match. It is also 32% higher than the previous ICC WTC final 2021 between India and New Zealand.

Star Sports Network was the official broadcaster for ICC WTC Final 2023. The live streaming was available on their app Disney+ Hotstar. The broadcaster said they registered 14.4 billion minutes of watch time for live broadcast, which is more than any other Test match in history.

Also Read: IND vs WI: “I Couldn’t Take It Anymore” – Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On ‘Closure Tweet’ After ICC WTC Final 2023 Loss

Star Sports Thanks Fans For Overwhelming Response During ICC WTC Final 2023

In an official statement, Star Sports Spokesperson thanked fans for their overwhelming response during ICC World Test Championship Final 2023. The Spokesperson said that the record reaffirms the growth potential of sports events on their channels.

“We are proud to achieve yet another milestone for Cricket viewership with the ICC World Test Championship Final ’23. The overwhelming response from fans is a testament to our relentless efforts to enhance accessibility to Cricket and foster a deeper passion for the game”, the official statement from Star Sports read.

“Star Sports’ exceptional marketing campaigns, unparalleled coverage standards, and ground-breaking programming exemplify our unwavering mission to serve sports fans across the country. This record reaffirms our conviction in the growth potential of sports and marquee sporting properties on TV,” the statement further added.

Disney Hotstar- the OTT app for Star Sports- recently announced that they will live stream the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023 and ICC ODI World Cup 2023 for free on mobile for Indian viewers. Hence, Indian fans will be able to watch the live streaming of these two tournaments for free on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Also Read: IND vs WI: Absolutely! Anjum Chopra Feels Ravichandran Ashwin Should Have Played ICC WTC Final 2023

Meanwhile, India lost the ICC WTC final 2023 to Australia by 209 runs. Chasing a mammoth total of 444 for victory in the final innings, India were bundled out for just 234 in 2nd innings; losing by a big margin. Earlier, Australia posted 469/10 and 270/8 in both innings while India piled up 296/10 in the 1st innings.

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“You Made Freddie Flintoff Bowl Bouncers At Me”- Sourav Ganguly And Nasser Hussain Look Back At 2002 NatWest Series

Anshuman Roy — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:11:38 +0000

Sourav Ganguly had a lot of success in England and the best moment of his captaincy was leading India to win the Natwest final in 2002. England is very close to the former Indian skipper as a country and for playing cricket as well.

Ganguly has scored 915 runs from nine Tests including three centuries at an average of 65.35. He has better figures as a batter in England than the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. Of the current lot of active Indian players, only Virat Kohli has a slightly better record in England (976 runs from 15 Tests).

Sourav Ganguly toured England in three different phases of his career – first in 1996 making his debut with an iconic century at Lord’s – then in 2002 as captain of the team and lastly in 2007 – where he was part of India’s famous Test series win in England after 21 years.

Also Read: IND vs WI: Team India To Continue With Senior Players Despite WTC Debacle: Reports

Ganguly along with Nasser Hussain who was commentating during the WTC Final at the Oval went back in time during their playing days. The former Indian skipper remembered how Nasser Hussain’s tactics to dismiss him with the short ball failed miserably.

Also Read: Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins Takes A Jibe At India vs Pakistan Clashes After WTC Final Triumph, Says Ashes Defines Eras and Teams

Sourav Ganguly-Nasser Hussain Revisit Old Rivalry

Ganguly: “I had a good amount of success in this country because Nass kept bowling short at me all the time.”

Hussain: “You got me out.” (laughs)

Ganguly: “Because I pitched it up (Sarcastically). I remember in Headingly it was a green seamer and Nass, you were the captain. You made Freddie Flintoff bowl short and bounders at me, and I kept telling Sachin ‘Let him bowl that length’. Because the difficult length was the one that was pitched up.”

The former Indian skipper concluded by speaking about what got him success as a player in England. He spoke about getting to know the pitches the more he played in England getting adjusted to the conditions.

“You play for a while; you learn to play good knocks. It depends; there is no hard and fast rule. The only thing is that you keep training and you make sure that you’re in touch and in a good position when you play Test cricket. Different times, differently. It depended on how my mind was, how confident I felt about your cricket. You practice differently when you play well, you try and keep your energy for the game. When you’re not playing well, you keep hitting balls in the nets. In this sport confidence matters a lot,” Ganguly said during the mid-session show on Star Sports.

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IND vs WI: “I Would Have Loved To Play Because I Have Played A Part In Us Getting There,” Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up About His Snub From Indian XI For WTC Final

Ankitjit Singh — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:17:59 +0000

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about his omission from the Indian XI for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. He said that he would’ve loved to be part of the team because he played a great part in them reaching the final.

India suffered a daunting loss against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship Final. They were handed a 209-run defeat as they weren’t up to the mark on all five days of the game. They were criticised a lot for their selection as they dropped Ravichandran Ashwin.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is currently the No.1 ranked bowler in the ICC rankings, was dropped from the team because of the team combination as they went in with four seamers. The decision was criticised by many as they felt that he could have turned the game on his head.

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With the number of left-handers in the Australia team and the kind of surface it became after the first day, it’s safe to say that Ravichandran Ashwin might have set the stage on fire. Also, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon along with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a huge part in the game and picked wickets, which invited even more criticism.

Ravichandran Ashwin said that of late he has been bowling fantastically well in overseas conditions and has won games for his team. But he will defend the team’s decision to drop him as they considered the combination which helped them draw the Test series in England last year. Speaking to Indian Express, he said:

“It’s a hard question to answer, right? Because we are standing right after the WTC Final. I would have loved to play because I have played a part in us getting there. Even in the last final I got four wickets and bowled really well. Ever since 2018-19, my bowling overseas has been fantastic and I have managed to win games for the team. I am looking at it as a captain or coach and I’m just talking in hindsight, in their defence.

“So the last time when we were in England, it was 2-2 with a drawn Test and they would have felt 4 pacers and 1 spinner is the combination in England. That is what they might have thought going into the final. The problem is for a spinner to come into play, it must be the fourth innings. The fourth innings is a very crucial facet and for us to be able to put that amount of runs so the spinner can come into play, it’s completely a mindset thing.”

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IND vs WI: “I’ll move on because I have gone through that,” Ravichandran Ashwin on getting dropped from the team for the WTC Final

R Ashwin further went on to say that getting dropped from the XI is not a setback for him as he has been through this. He positively took the decision, saying that such things are important as it helps to bounce back. He said:

“For me, it’s not a setback. It’s just a stumbling block, I’ll move on because I have gone through that. When somebody knocks you down for the first time, you have a knee-jerk reaction.

“I think you should be knocked down once in a while along your life so that you are used to it and will know how to bounce back. That’s what life is. Whether you are at your peak or not, it is still a setback. The fact that you need to learn how to deal with it is very important.”

After reaching India following the ICC WTC Final, Ravichandran Ashwin joined Dindigul Dragons in the Tamil Nadu Premier League in Coimbatore and performed exceptionally well in the first game.

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IND vs WI: Shubman Gill To Be Banned Ahead Of India Squad for West Indies Tour Announcement?

CA Staff Writer — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:32:43 +0000

Shubman Gill has come under fire from former Australian captains Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for his social media posts in the wake of his contentious dismissal during the World Twenty20 Final match against Australia at the Oval.

In India’s second innings of the game, Gill was at the center of a decision that divided the cricketing world. The 23-year-old and captain Rohit Sharma gave India a solid start in the run chase on day four, chasing 444 to win.

The extra bounce at The Oval surface, though, cost Gill in the first delivery of Scott Boland’s eighth over, as the ball hit the bat and soared to the slips, where Cameron Green dove to his left and collected a one-handed catch.

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Although Green had the ball in his grasp while his fingers were still in the air, the big discussion was whether or not it had landed before the all-around player finished his dive. To the dismay of Shubman Gill and the Indian spectators, third umpire Richard Kettleborough made the difficult decision to rule in favor of the Australians after much consideration.

After the incident, Shubman Gill wrote a few comments about it on social media. First, he posted a screenshot of Green’s contentious catch on Instagram and used the ‘applauding’ emoji. The Australian all-rounder looked to touch the ground as he was about to complete the catch in a photo of Cameron Green’s catch that the Indian opener Gill also shared.

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“Shubman Gill could end up getting a fine or even a suspension for his jibe”- Ricky Ponting

The former Australian captain, Ponting, felt that Shubman Gill didn’t need to take matters into his own hands because many fans and pundits had already expressed their discontent with the decision and that Shubman Gill would wind up with a fine or possibly a punishment for his remark about the third umpire.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting continued: “Something is definitely going to come of that. There will be some sort of fine, or maybe even a suspension. That is a direct crack at the umpire for the decision that they made. You can’t do that. The whole world was going to do that for him â€æ he didn’t need to say a word.”

Langer added that Shubman Gill’s message was a little careless and demonstrated inexperience when discussing the issue on social media, as reported by Fox Cricket.

“Oof the challenge now of a modern-day cricketer is there’s so much social media,” the former Australian coach Justin Langer said on Channel 7.

“The Shubman Gill tweet I think is a bit irresponsible and shows some inexperience.This is the world we live in with social media” Langer added.

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Third umpire Richard Kettlebourough made a contentious out decision after Cameron Green took a stunning catch at the gully region, ending Shubman Gill’s strong start in the fourth innings of the summit clash.

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5 Players Who Can Replace Umesh Yadav In India’s Test Squad Ahead Of Next WTC Cycle

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:36:16 +0000

India lost the ICC World Test Championship final to Australia by 209 runs. Pacer Umesh Yadav could not execute a magnificent show. The right-arm pacer went wicketless in the 1st innings and clinched 2 scalps in the 2nd innings. However, with India’s loss in WTC final 2023, Umesh Yadav might face the wrath of selectors and might be overlooked for the next WTC cycle.

Umesh Yadav will turn 36 years old this year and there are no doubts the selectors will go ahead with a comparatively young pacer in the Test squad for next WTC cycle. A few Indian pacers have done amazing work in domestic leagues and international games too. Here we take a glance at 5 players who can replace Umesh Yadav in India’s Test squad ahead of next WTC cycle.

5 Players Who Can Replace Umesh Yadav In India’s Test Squad Ahead Of Next WTC Cycle

5. Umran Malik

Umran Malik (Image: Twitter)

Umran Malik is the first player who can replace Umesh Yadav in the Test squad ahead of the next WTC cycle. The speedster, who can consistently bowl at 150 kmph plus speed, can be a good addition in the longest format.

Recently, Umran Malik was a member of the Test squad that battled against Australia in the Test series. Hence, selectors are already interested to try the Hyderabad pacer in the whites and he can lead the pace attack for India in red-ball cricket in the next WTC cycle.

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WTC Final: ” I Want A Player To Be Picked Even If A Team Member Is 18 Or 38,”- Pat Cummins

Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:38:45 +0000

Australia skipper Pat Cummins would be pumped up after winning ICC WTC 2021-23 final. It won’t be wrong to say that Pat Cummins was the bowler’s captain as he stood behind them in the crunch moments of the match.

Scott Boland was the wrecker-in-chief in the 2nd innings as he took key wickets of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli & Ravindra Jadeja. Despite the conditions favoring fast bowlers, Scott Boland had to toil a lot for his wickets.

The peculiarity of Australia’s bowling attack was that they hunted in a pack, picking 7 wickets in the morning session of Day 5 says a lot about the team’s dynamics and we should not forget that Josh Hazlewood, the premier pacer wasn’t a part of the team.

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The wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey frustrated India’s bowling line up at the back end of the innings. Alex Carey’s knock in both the innings proved to be the difference in the end as he scored 48 runs in the 1st innings and later scored an unbeaten knock of 66 runs.

Aussies though have a steep challenge ahead in the form of Ashes 2023. Australia haven’t won Ashes series in England since 2001. Last time in 2019, the Aussies had squared the series by 2-2 under the then skipper Tim Paine.

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I think there will be natural progressions- Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins was having an interaction with the ICC and stated that a player is selected irrespective of the age difference. Pat Cummins pointed out that there won’t be pushing anyone of the team prematurely.

“I have always said that if a team member is 18 or 38 and still is in our best XI, I want them picked. I think there will be natural progressions, but I do not think there will be us kicking anyone outside of the team or pushing anyone out of the team prematurely,” said Pat Cummins.

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WTC Final: “When India Wins Trophies, It’s About Captain Won….”- Harbhajan Singh Gives A Perfect Response To An MS Dhoni Fan

Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:35:22 +0000

Indian Cricket Team got a reality check when the side lost the match by a huge margin of 209 runs. The side lost the last 7 wickets in the morning session itself. Harbhajan Singh took a unique stance on leadership. Harbhajan Singh said that T20 WC 2007 was won by the entire team.

The veteran batters Ajinkya Rahane & Virat Kohli should have smartly played out Scott Boland & Pat Cummins as the conditions were also quite bowler friendly and we had seen in the Test match that the pitch eases out as the day progresses.

The wait for an ICC trophy continues for the men in Blue as the side is yet to win a championship since 2013 CT. Perhaps, Rohit Sharma & Cheteshwar Pujara needs to bid adieu to the red ball format and give chances to the next crop of players.

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India made it to the finals of WTC twice as earlier in 2019-21 the Men in Blue was outplayed by Kiwis. The management might have made a mistake by dropping the star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from the playing 11 as his variations would have been tough to pick.

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Win together, lose together- Harbhajan Singh

A user on Twitter said that India won the T20 WC 2007 only because of MS Dhoni and pointed out that defeating Australia in Semi Final was quite a tough task for the team.

“No coach, no mentor, young boys, most of the senior player’s denied to take part. Never captained any single match before. This guy defeated prime Australia in semifinals and won a T20 World Cup in 48 days after becoming captain,” said the tweet.

Yes when these matches were played this young boy was playing alone from india.. not the other 10 .. so alone he won the World Cup trophies .. irony when Australia or any other nation win the World Cup headlines says Australia or etc country won. But when indian wins it’s said… https://t.co/pFaxjkXkWV

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 11, 2023

Harbhajan Singh replied to the tweet and said that winning tournaments in India is attained by the captain. Harbhajan Singh said that cricket is a team sport and winning requires teamwork and can’t be done by a single player.

“Yes, when these matches were played this young boy was playing alone from India… not the other 10. So, alone he won the World Cup trophies. Irony when Australia or any other nation wins the World Cup, headlines say Australia or etc country won. But when India wins, it’s said captain won. It’s a team sports. Win together, lose together,” said Harbhajan Singh

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Shreyas Iyer Or Suryakumar Yadav? 5 Players Who Can Replace Cheteshwar Pujara As India’s Number 3 In Tests

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:03:07 +0000

Cheteshwar Pujara is a Test specialist batsman for India. You may not see him flashing in colorful jerseys during IPL tournaments, however, when it comes to Tests, Pujara is a face that will always be at the top of the Indian squad. During ICC World Test Championship 2021-23, Pujara played many match-winning knocks for India.

However, the middle-order batsman faced a snub for the first time in 2021, when he was not picked for the Sri Lanka Test series under skipper Rohit Sharma. However, the right-handed batsman made a comeback with an impressive performance in domestic cricket.

He is a powerful one-down batsman for the team. However, there are also a few other players who can replace him in the top order. Here we talk about 5 players who can replace Cheteshwar Pujara as India’s number 3 in Tests.

5 Players Who Can Replace Cheteshwar Pujara As India’s Number 3 In Tests

5. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer (Credits: Twitter)

Shreyas Iyer is the first player on this list. Iyer, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation for back surgery, has only played 10 Tests for India but has showcased an amazing performance. The right-handed batsman has scored 666 runs in 16 innings at an average of 44.40.

He has also hit 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Although Iyer plays for India in the middle order, he has batted very well at the one-down position in some international games. Hence, Iyer can move up the order if Cheteshwar Pujara needs to be replaced at no.3.

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IND vs WI: Rahul Dravid Comes At Defensive Mode After Brutal Scrutiny Over Decision-Making In Yet Another ICC Final, Blames Conditions For Game-Changing Decisions

CA Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:37:58 +0000

Rahul Dravid, the head coach of India, justified his team’s decision to bowl first against Australia in the World Test Championship final, claiming that the decision was made because of the pitch’s grass and the cloudy weather.

In yet another forgettable World Test Championship final, Team India lost to Australia at The Oval by a score of 209 runs. India opened the fifth and final Test day at 164/3 and lost all seven of its wickets in the first session. Chasing a 444-run mark, India was bowled out for only 234.

Sourav Ganguly, who provided commentary during the WTC Final, gave some challenging questions to Dravid. Dravid reacted when Ganguly questioned him about the reasoning behind choosing to bowl first by noting that it was not about “handling pressure.”

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“We decided to bowl first in the Test match because the conditions were overcast and there was quite a lot of grass on the pitch, So, we thought that it would get easier to bat on later in the pitch and that was the same case here also. Most teams in recent times have opted to field first in England,” Rahul Dravid said.

“We thought that it was a great decision when Aussies were at 70/3 and then we leaked a lot of runs in the next two sessions. Even if we would have gotten them out by 300, we would have been in the game. We could have had a chance in the fourth innings,” Rahul Dravid added.

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“We could’ve shown more fight”- Rahul Dravid

India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, said that his team’s bowling performance after winning the toss was subpar. Dravid said the team was confident of chasing down a 300-plus target in the fourth innings.

“We had hoped that however behind we were, we could’ve shown more fight but we knew we needed exceptional performances. It was not a 469-run wicket. We gave away a lot of runs — bowling was disappointing. We played some poor shots yesterday,” Rahul Dravid said.

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Indian batters made a solid start in the final innings but failed to turn it into a successful outcome on Day 5 of the WTC final. Australia defeated India by 209 runs.

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IND vs WI: Sunil Gavaskar Lashes Out At Rahul Dravid-Led Indian Team Management After WTC Final Loss, Questions Lack Of Coaching Level

CA Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:10:06 +0000

Sunil Gavaskar, a former cricketer for India, has harshly criticized Rahul Dravid’s attitude to India’s loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final on Sunday. Gavaskar lamented Team India’s performance and stressed that no one should be exempt from criticism.

Dravid was asked about the dropping batting averages of Indian players who played in foreign conditions after the team’s 209-run defeat. The current head coach responded by saying that a decline like this in averages is typical of any team playing away from home.

Gavaskar, however, disregarded Dravid’s remark, claiming that the topic only concerned the performance of the Indian players and that it was useless to examine the averages of players from other teams. Gavaskar continued by saying that a thorough self-evaluation is necessary to determine exactly what went wrong for India.

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“It doesn’t matter what the others’ averages are, we are talking about an Indian team now, the Indian team’s average is falling, something has to be done. The batting has been the one which has caused us problems every time we go overseas. So why is it happening? That is something that we need to look at. Why is it happening that our batting, which bats so well in India, you know, they are Dadas in India, when they go overseas, some of them falter, not everybody falters, some of them falter,” Sunil Gavaskar said.

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“Honest self-assessment is an absolute necessity after this”- Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar questioned whether the coaching and analysis being offered are adequate to address the areas that need improvement and to reduce mistakes. Gavaskar emphasized the value of an honest evaluation of one’s performance following a setback and emphasized that it is not just about winning or losing, but also how a team loses that matters. He expressed his dissatisfaction by calling India’s performance in the WTC final a capitulation.

“Is the level of coaching not what you require? Is there not much analysis about areas where you lack? Honest self-assessment is an absolute necessity after this. One team is going to win, one is going to lose. It’s how you lose, that’s the thing. That hurts” Sunil Gavaskar said.

“We have also been knocked out. And we have been miserable. You cannot say that the current lot is beyond criticism. You have to be analytical about what happened out there. Was our approach right? Was our selection right? You can’t brush this under the carpet,” Sunil Gavaskar further said.

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Team India experienced again another disappointing World Test Championship final, this time losing to Australia by 209 runs at The Oval. India was bowled out for 234 runs while chasing a 444-run target.

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Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins Takes A Jibe At India vs Pakistan Clashes After WTC Final Triumph, Says Ashes Defines Eras and Teams

Anshuman Roy — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:01:34 +0000

After leading Australia to the World Test Championship final win against India, Pat Cummins is now eyeing to win the Ashes. The Ashes 2023 will kick off with the first Test in Edgbaston on June 16. The Aussies thus have a quick turnaround leading up to the first Test.

Australia scored a mammoth 469 in the first innings of the WTC Final after being put into bat first. India were bowled out for 296 giving Australia a 173-run lead. The Aussies declared their second innings on 270/8 leaving India a mammoth 444 to win. The Men in Blue were bowled out for 234 as the Aussies won the match by 209 runs. This was their ninth ICC overall in men’s cricket.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Pat Cummins spoke about the team’s preparations leading up to the WTC final and the road ahead with the Ashes series lined up. He also admitted that winning the Ashes in England will not be an easy job.

“The last couple of months our preparation has been preparing for six test matches over here. We’ve seen it as one big tour with two huge titles to play for and good to tick the first one off (feels great),” Cummins said in the press conference.

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Ashes Tend To Define Eras And Teams: Pat Cummins

“Whether we like it or not, Ashes tend to define eras and teams. I think the great thing about this final is we feel like we’ve played awesome cricket for the last two years and being there at the end holding the trophy feels really well deserved. That’s great for our team and in a way Ashes are bloody hard to win. It’s not going to be easy but if we were to win it, that is legacy defining stuff” he further added.

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Cummins said that it was satisfying to win the World Test Championship saying that you need to win everywhere to make it to the final and play against quality opposition which makes the victory all the more sweeter.

“To make it to the (WTC) final you’ve got to win everywhere in the world. I think this cycle was 20 test matches. I think we might have only lost three or four and out of the 20, the boys were fantastic the whole way through. We adapted well and that’s what makes it so satisfying” Cummins concluded saying.

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IND vs WI: Sunil Gavaskar Rips Apart Team India After WTC Final Loss, Warns Them Of Losing In The Same Manner If Rampant Changes Aren’t Made

Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:56:53 +0000

Indian Cricket Team suffered a humiliating defeat against Australia in the WTC final. Sunil Gavaskar pointed out that there was no intent from the players in the summit clash. Sunil Gavaskar made a huge statement that the selection panel should take some bold decisions.

India needed 280 runs in 90 overs but it seemed as if the batters were in a hurry to chase down the target as losing 7 wickets for 55 runs is quite humiliating. The duo of Virat Kohli & Ajinkya Rahane should have shown some resistance given the fact that the lower middle order was quite fragile.

Australia would be ecstatic as they made a statement that how a champion team fares in crunch moments of the match. Aussies hunted in a pack which is the main reason that the side now have won all the ICC tournaments.

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If tough calls have to be made, you make the tough calls- Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar was having an interaction with the Sports Today and was quite furious on the players for not putting up a fight and questioned India’s decision to bowl first in the octane clash. Sunil Gavaskar made a staggering statement that apart from Asia Cup, India doesn’t win World Titles.

“You have to be brutally honest and say from the beginning what was your approach. Was your approach in tune with what is expected for a World Test Championship Final? Was your approach a little too conservative in terms of team selection, in terms of deciding whether to bat or bowl or whatever it is?” said Sunil Gavaskar.

“All those questions have to be asked. Look, we are never going to win titles apart from Asia Cup maybe, but the world titles, if we are going to be sweeping things under the carpet. If tough calls have to be made, you make the tough calls and then let maybe if a failure has to be there, then let it be done by somebody who is new to the job,” he added.

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Shubman Gill was trying to play Test match cricket- Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar stated that Shubman Gill was in great form and was playing Test match cricket. Gavaskar said that the side must accept the defeat rather than making excuses as India haven’t won ICC event since 2013 Champions Trophy.

“With all the experience that you have got, you cannot make the excuse. Shubman Gill was in great form. He is the only guy who got out not playing a shot. So you’ll say, ‘Oh, he should’ve played shots’. I mean he was trying to play Test match cricket. He tried to leave the ball, got bowled. In the second innings, he got a ball which bounced a little bit, that’s why,” said Sunil Gavaskar.

“So look, don’t make excuses. Just be brutally honest, brutally frank. Look at the fact that you guys made mistakes, accept them. If you want to punish them for those mistakes, do that,” he added.

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IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma Safeguards Himself From Scathing Attacks On The Behest Of ‘Lack Of Preparation’ After WTC Final Debacle

Sai Vaitla — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:50:30 +0000

Indian captain Rohit Sharma stated that the team should’ve prepared well ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final against Australia at the Oval in London. Rohit Sharma pointed out that bowlers needed time to adjust to Test cricket line and length after playing T20 cricket.

The majority of Indian cricketers were part of the Indian Premier League (IPL), except Cheteshwar Pujara. The Men in Blue reached England around seven to 10 days before the start of the WTC final. The Rohit Sharma-led team didn’t play any practice games or inter-squad matches before the summit clash.

It Can Be Tough Because Playing T20 Cricket – Rohit Sharma

After India’s 209-run loss to Australia in the WTC final, Rohit Sharma opined that the team needed 20–25 days of preparation time for big games like the WTC 2023 final.

“Yeah, ideally, we would want to have time in hand to prepare and give enough rest to the bowlers. Sometimes it can be tough because playing T20 cricket, you completely bowl different lengths, different lines, lot of change-ups,” Rohit said.

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“And then Test cricket obviously requires a lot of discipline, hitting that area consistently and challenging the batsmen – but again you know (Mohammed) Shami, (Mohammed) Siraj, Umesh (Yadav), they all are experienced, they obviously know how to prepare themselves and get ready for a game like this. But in an ideal scenario, yes, I would prefer it if we have 20-25 days to prepare for a game like this,” he added.

Couldn’t Go On To Get Big Runs – Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment that the experienced batters could not convert their start into big scores, which cost the game.

“There are a lot of experienced players in the team. You cannot really teach them how to bat. It’s all about getting yourself ready. I don’t want to be too critical,” he further added.

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“The reason I say that is because when we were here last time (the 2021 series), a lot of the senior batters actually put their hand up and got us ahead in the series. But yeah, when you have in your top six, you know, five or six batters who have experience in these conditions before and couldn’t go on to get big runs… that is what probably cost us,” he concluded.

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WTC Final: “You Don’t Ask For A Best Of Three In The IPL” – Sunil Gavaskar Shuts Down Rohit Sharma’s Idea Of A 3-Match Series For WTC Final

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:28:59 +0000

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar dismissed Rohit Sharma’s suggestion of a three-match series for the WTC Final after India’s defeat to Australia by 209 runs at The Oval on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma had expressed his preference for a three-Test match series for future WTC Finals. He highlighted the team’s hard work and determination, emphasizing that they had only played a single game and suggesting that a three-match final would be more suitable for the next WTC cycle.

Responding to Rohit’s proposal, Sunil Gavaskar, in an interview with India Today, pointed out that the format of a one-off final had been decided long before the start of the WTC cycle. Sunil Gavaskar drew a parallel with the IPL, questioning whether players would request a “best of three” format for that tournament.

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“No. This has been decided for a long time, you know even before you enter that first match of the cycle that the final is going to be just one-off. So, you have to be prepared mentally. Just like you prepare for the IPL, you don’t say best of three. Everybody can have a bad day, or a couple of days, but before the first ball of the cycle you know what it is. So, you can’t be asking for a best of three. Tomorrow, you may say best of five,” Sunil Gavaskar expressed.

Pat Cummins And Sunil Gavaskar Disagree With Rohit Sharma’s Approach

During the WTC Final’s fifth day, both teams initially struggled as Australia’s accurate bowling was met with composed batting from Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane. However, in the seventh over, Scott Boland’s precise delivery led to Kohli’s dismissal as he edged the ball, which was caught by Steve Smith. Boland continued his success by dismissing Ravindra Jadeja in a similar manner, caught by Alex Carey. Although Boland narrowly missed out on another wicket, his early breakthroughs set the stage for Australia’s dominance.

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Despite a 33-run partnership between Rahane and KS Bharat, Australia’s bowling attack remained relentless. Rahane fell to Mitchell Starc in the 57th over, followed by Shardul Thakur’s dismissal by Nathan Lyon in the subsequent over, leaving India vulnerable. With India’s lower order exposed, Australia secured victory in the 64th over, with Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland being the standout bowlers in the second innings.

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Sunil Gavaskar’s comments emphasized the predetermined nature of the one-off final in the WTC cycle, suggesting that players should be mentally prepared for such a format. He also drew a comparison to the IPL, where teams do not request a “best of three” series despite the possibility of having off days.

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WTC Final: “469 Runs In The First Innings Were Too Much”- Harbhajan Singh

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:07:42 +0000

Indian Cricket Team failed to put up a fight on the Day 5 of the Test match when the side required 280 runs to win from 90 overs and 7 wickets in hand. Harbhajan Singh pointed out that India’s star-studded bowling lineup was ineffective. Harbhajan Singh said that India’s bowlers were targeted.

The Men in Blue would be wondering what went wrong for the side as the Test match was quite topsy-turvy. It won’t be wrong to say that Alex Carey was the difference in the end as the elegant left-handed batter formed crucial partnerships at the back end of the innings which hurt India a lot.

Australia on the other hand showed how a champion side fares as every player contributed to the team’s success which was quite invaluable. Aussies though have a bigger challenge awaiting them in the form of Ashes 2023 starting from 16th June.

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Our bowling was seen slightly weak – Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh was having an interaction with Star Sports and stated that 70% of the match was done & dusted when the Aussies scored 469 runs in the first innings. Harbhajan Singh said that India’s bowling wasn’t that strong which allowed Australia’s batting unit to dictate the terms.

“I feel the match was 70% decided there. 469 runs in the first innings were too much on this pitch, which was slightly up and down on the first three days. There the Indian batters had to face difficulties, especially in the first innings,” said Harbhajan Singh.

“Our bowling was seen as slightly weak, especially on the first day. The performance was slightly better on the second day, even in bowling, but it was too late by then. First day – I feel, to a large extent, India had lost the match there,” he added.

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The intent was missing- Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh said that the side won a good toss and opted to bowl. Harbhajan Singh pointed out that Indian bowlers didn’t make the batter’s drive which changed the course of the match and stated that Australian bowlers bowled on a slightly dry surface which helped the Aussies a lot.

“There is no doubt that the wicket was extremely green. You won a good toss as well. You wanted to bowl, and you got that as well. The intent of the plan to get the batters to play the drive was missing. They didn’t make the batters drive in such conditions,” said Harbhajan Singh.

“When Australian bowlers came to bowl, they bowled on a slightly dry surface, but they got the batters out bowled, lbw, caught at slip – you get those dismissals into the game when you bring the drive into play,” he added.

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WTC Final: “That Is What Probably Cost Us The Game” – Rohit Sharma On Big Guns Not Firing Against Australia In World Test Championship Final

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:05:24 +0000

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about the disappointing 209-run loss they suffered in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) against Australia at the Oval, England. He admitted that experienced players not firing cost them the game.

India were at the receiving end of the thrashing at the hands of Australia in the ultimate. They were outplayed by the Pat Cummins-led side, who batted and bowled staggering well, making the Rohit Sharma-led look clueless on all 5 days of the game.

India’s big guns yet again failed to deliver on the big stage, which potentially was the main reason behind their 209-run loss. Skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja failed to score a half-century and were the main reason behind India suffering a collapse.

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Rohit Sharma said that senior players cannot be taught how to bat as they have stepped into these conditions. He highlighted that he doesn’t want to be critical about it. Speaking to reporters after the ICC World Test Championship Final, he said:

“Now we have played two finals. You cannot really teach them how to bat in the little time that you have before the game. It’s all about getting yourself ready and how you can do that, it is completely up to you. I don’t want to be too critical about it – the reason I say that is because when we were here last time in (2021), a lot of the senior batters actually put their hand up and got us ahead in the series.”

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WTC Final: Everybody prepared really well in the little time that we had, that is all you can do,” Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma admitted that big players not playing well cost them the game but he won’t call it a lapse of concentration as everybody gave their best shot. He explained:

“Whether we played in Australia, we played in England, but yeah, like you said, this one-off game, if you’re mentally not there, you can lose a game. You know, and that is exactly what happened. We honestly wanted to give our best shot. Everybody prepared really well in the little time that we had, that is all you can do.

“But yeah, when you have in your top six, you know, five or six batters who have quite experience played in these conditions before and couldn’t go on to get big runs and that is what probably cost us the game. But I won’t call it a lapse of concentration.” He concluded.

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WTC Final: “World Test Championship Final Can Be Played Any Time Of The Year And Anywhere In The World”- Rohit Sharma

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:39:35 +0000

The mighty Aussies handed India a crushing defeat in the ICC WTC 2021-23 final. Rohit Sharma would be unhappy as the batter couldn’t convert his start in the mammoth run chase of 444 runs. Rohit Sharma was dismissed on 43 runs in 60 balls and struck 7 fours and 1 six and was undone by the sheer brilliance of Nathan Lyon.

Australia registered a thumping victory against India by a margin of 209 runs and now have become the only side that have won all the ICC trophies. Pat Cummins marshaled his troops smartly and the decision to start the innings with Scott Boland did wonders as he took some time but later got the wicket of Virat Kohli.

India lacked a strong lower middle order as the absence of KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant hurt the team a lot (*both are injured and nursing injuries). Perhaps, the management missed the trick by not including Ishan Kishan in the playing 11, the left-handed batter has similar traits like Rishabh Pant.

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June is not the month we should play the WTC final- Rohit Sharma

During the post-match presentation, Rohit Sharma said that he wants the WTC final to be played in March and made a massive remark that the final should be played anywhere in the world and not just in England.

“Why after the IPL final? Why cannot it be March? June is not the only month we should play the final. It can be played any time of the year and anywhere in the world, not just in England, it can be played anywhere in the world,” said Rohit Sharma.

“I want to see where the next WTC final is being played as well. That depends where we play, based on that we will decide what sort of players we want to get ready and what kind of cricket we want to play,” he added.

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A three-match series would be nice- Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma wanted a 3-match series final but was unsure whether there is any window available to stage the tournament. Rohit pointed out that in Test cricket, the teams require time to find momentum and suggested a 3-match series final.

“I would love that [a three-match final] But is there a time? That’s the big question. Honestly, in a big event like this you need to have fair opportunities for both the teams,” said Rohit Sharma.

“A three-match series would be nice but it’s about finding that window, where it can fit in. An event like this you work hard for two years and then you only have one shot at it. It’s not really – you cannot get into that momentum that you need in Test cricket. Test cricket is all about finding that rhythm, finding that momentum as well. I think yeah, if in the next cycle if it is possible, three-match series would be ideal,” he added.

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WTC Final: “Olympics Have Come Down To One Race To Win A Gold Medal” – Pat Cummins Rejects Rohit Sharma’s 3-Match Series Idea For WTC Final

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:34:17 +0000

In contrast to India’s captain Rohit Sharma, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed his support for the current one-game format of the WTC Final, highlighting the examples of single-game summit clashes in other sports such as the Olympics and Australia’s NRL and AFL.

With their victory over, Pat Cummins’ Australia became the first team to win ICC trophies in all three formats. Pat Cummins described the win as one of the most satisfying bits and emphasized the team’s overall performance throughout the tournament and the victory in the WTC Final

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Following India’s 209-run loss to Australia, Rohit Sharma advocated for a three-match series for future WTC Finals, stating, “I would like to play the 3-Test match series for the WTC Final. We worked hard and we fought, but we played just 1 game. I think a 3-match series would be ideal in the next WTC cycle.”

However, during the post-match press conference, Pat Cummins provided a differing perspective when asked about Sharma’s viewpoint. He remarked, “I think it’s fine. No qualms. I think ideally you’d have 50-match series but the Olympics have come down to one race to win a gold medal. AFL, NRL seasons have finals. That’s sport.”

Pat Cummins And Australia Complete Silverware Cabinet

To start the final day of the match, both teams struggled to gain an advantage. Australia’s bowlers displayed accuracy, while Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane exhibited composed batting. However, in the seventh over of the day, Scott Boland’s precise delivery led to Kohli’s dismissal as he edged the ball, resulting in a superb catch by Steve Smith.

Boland continued his success by getting Ravindra Jadeja to edge one behind the wicket, caught by Alex Carey. Although Boland narrowly missed another wicket, his early breakthroughs set the stage for Australia’s dominance.

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Despite a 33-run partnership between Rahane and KS Bharat, Australia’s relentless bowling attack persisted. Rahane was eventually dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the 57th over, followed by Shardul Thakur’s dismissal by Nathan Lyon in the subsequent over, leaving India vulnerable. With India’s lower order exposed, Australia’s victory became imminent, which they ultimately sealed in the 64th over.

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The WTC Final showcased Australia’s strong performance throughout the tournament, and Cummins expressed satisfaction with the team’s ability to adapt and win matches worldwide. While Rohit Sharma called for a three-match series for future WTC Finals, Cummins defended the current one-game format, drawing parallels to the nature of other sports’ championship matches.

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WTC Final: “Things Are Not Happening, Will Be Trying To Do Something Different” – Rohit Sharma On India’s ICC Title Drought

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:25:04 +0000

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about his side failing to win another ICC tournament. He admitted that things aren’t going their way and they will be trying to do something different in the upcoming tournaments.

India’s wait for the ICC Trophy extended as they suffered a thrashing 209-run loss against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. They were outplayed in all three departments as it didn’t look like they are in the game and were dominated by the Pat Cummins-led side on all 5 days.

India displayed an extremely poor performance with both bat and ball as they first conceded 469 runs in the first innings and then with the bat could manage just 296 runs. Australia batted decently well in the second innings as well and put pressure on Indian bowlers, setting India a target of 444 runs. They started positively with the bat but lost wickets in clusters and fell short of 209 runs.

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Since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013, India haven’t won a single ICC Trophy. They have suffered defeats in ODI World Cups, T20 World Cups, Champions Trophy, and ICC World Test Championships. It’s not they have been outplayed but that have failed to handle the pressure of the knockout games.

Rohit Sharma mentioned that they are taking the pressure of the big games which is the reason things are not happening for them. He made a bold statement, saying that in the upcoming events, they will different things and will allow players to play freely. Speaking to the reporters after the WTC Final, he said:

“We have been thinking that this match is important, this event is important and things are not happening. So obviously, we will have to think differently and do things differently. Our message and focus will be on trying to do something different. We have told the boys to play freely. And if it seems so, then hit. It’s a simple message. Whether it’s Test cricket, T20 cricket or one-day cricket, we don’t want to play under pressure.”

Rohit Sharma highlighted that he along with Shubman Gill come out with a positive mindset to chase the target in the WTC Final and the reason behind that was they wanted to do something different. He elaborated:

“If you look at the innings, the way Gill and I started in the second innings, our entire effort was to hit and play and put pressure on them. That’s why we were 60 runs in 10 overs. But if you play with that mindset, chances are you’ll get out. Then the comments and the people who talk about lapse of concentration. There is no lapse of concentration. It’s just that we want to play in a different way. We want to do something different.”

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WTC Final: “Our effort is to play in a different way and try to do something different,” says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma further went on to say that their effort is to play differently because they are unable to win the ICC trophy. He added that there are a few questions that they need to answer going ahead. He explained:

“Obviously, we have played so many ICC tournaments and have not won yet. So, our effort is to play in a different way and try to do something different. Obviously, any tournament you play, you start looking at what possibly you can do moving ahead. Honestly, the game just got over. We haven’t really given too much thought to what we want to do in the future.”

“There will be some talks around it and we’ll see whatever is required and whatever is best, whatever the brand of cricket we want to play in the next two years. And who are the guys who can do that role for us? “That is the question that we need to find answers for.”

Rohit Sharma said that they will be looking at the domestic circuit for the players and will try to give them space. He explained that they will be trying to assess the things before sorting the kind of players. He explained:

“And there are a lot of guys, there are a lot of players who are doing really well in our domestic cricket as well. It’s just about finding them and giving them that space, enough time to go forward and do the job for us. I also want to see where the next World Test Championship final is being played as well. Based on that, we will decide what sort of players we want to get ready and what kind of cricket we want to play.”

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WTC Final: “We Lost The Game On The First Day”- BCCI President Roger Binny’s Blunt Take On India’s Defeat In World Test Championship Final

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:47:07 +0000

Australian Cricket Team would be pumped up after winning the ICC WTC final 2021-23 against India. BCCI President Roger Binny wanted the side to keep the spirits high. Roger Binny made it clear that the game was changed by the partnership of Steve Smith & Travis Head.

Scott Boland was the pick of the bowlers, the pacer got the key wicket of Virat Kohli which gave the team a self-belief that they can win the contest.

Mitchell Starc’s tactic of going around the wicket to Rahane did wonders bowled a wide off-delivery and got the key wicket of Rahane as the batter gave the edge to the wicket-keeper Carey.

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The management needs to have some serious conversations with the batters as losing 7 wickets in the session is unacceptable and quite embarrassing as there was no intent shown by the batting unit.

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I think we left it a bit too late for the 5th day – BCCI President Roger Binny

BCCI President Roger Binny was having an interaction with ANI and he stated that the game was totally even except for the partnership between Travis Head & Steve Smith in the 1st innings. Roger Binny said that the side should focus on the ODI WC 2023.

“I think we left it a bit too late for the 5th day but we lost the game on the first day. The big partnership that Australia put on of 200 odd runs was really turned the tables. Otherwise the game was even except that partnership, the game was totally even,” said BCCI President Roger Binny

“We have something bigger coming up in the future so we have to keep our spirits up and make sure that we do well in the World Cup and it’s at home. So that is important,” he added.

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WTC Final: “I Fail To Understand The Exclusion Of Ravichandran Ashwin” – Sachin Tendulkar After India’s Massive Loss Against Australia

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:32:48 +0000

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar lashed out at Team India for the exclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin following India’s massive 209 run-loss against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval, England. He said that the off-spinner doesn’t need turning tracks to make an impact.

India suffered a thumping loss against Australia in the ICC WTC Final by a margin of 209 runs. It was a pretty ordinary display from them with both bat and ball as they didn’t play well and were outclassed by the opposition in all three departments.

One of the talking points of the games was India’s decision to drop Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of the game. The off-spinner is currently the No.1 ranked bowler in the ICC rankings and played an instrumental role in his side reaching the final.

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The decision was criticized by many as Ravichandran Ashwin could’ve proved vital for India, especially with the number of left-handers in the Australia team and the kind of surface it became after the first day. Skipper Rohit Sharma at the toss mentioned that it was a tough call for them to make but they had to do what was “best for the team” looking at the pitch and the overcast conditions.

However, his decision backfired as Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon along with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a huge part in the game and picked wickets. Had Ravichandran Ashwin been part of the team, it’s fair to say India would’ve had the upper hand in the game.

Sachin Tendulkar lauded Australia for their brilliant performance and said that stand between Steve Smith and Travis Head tilted the game in their favor. Taking to his Twitter account, he said:

“Congratulations to Team Australia on winning the #WTCFinal. @stevesmith49 and @travishead34 set a solid foundation on Day one itself to tilt the game in their favour. India had to bat big in the first innings to stay in the game, but they couldn’t.”

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WTC Final: “I fail to understand the exclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin,” says Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar further went on to slam India for the exclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin. He pointed out that Australia had 5-6 left-handers in the team and highlighted that skillful bowlers like him don’t rely on turning tracks as he could’ve used drift in the air. He explained:

“There were some good moments for Team India, but I fail to understand the exclusion of @ashwinravi99 in the playing XI, who is currently the number one Test bowler in the world. Like I had mentioned before the match, skillful spinners don’t always rely on turning tracks, they use drift in the air and bounce off the surface to disguise their variations. Not to forget, Australia had 5 left-handers out of their top 8 batters.”

Congratulations to Team Australia on winning the #WTCFinal. @stevesmith49 and @travishead34 set a solid foundation on Day one itself to tilt the game in their favour. India had to bat big in the first innings to stay in the game, but they couldn’t. There were some good moments…

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 11, 2023

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WTC Final: “Silence Is The Source Of Great Strength” – Virat Kohli Shares Cryptic Instagram Story After India’s Loss In World Test Championship Final

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:08:20 +0000

Following India’s comprehensive 209-run defeat against Australia in the WTC Final, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli took to his Instagram to share a cryptic story, reflecting on his emotions after the disappointing loss.

Throughout the five-day contest, India found themselves outplayed by Australia, with the Indian batting lineup, including Kohli, failing to deliver for the team.

Virat Kohli, despite his impressive performances in the IPL leading up to the final, had a below-par outing with the bat in the match, managing only 14 and 49 runs in his two innings.

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The former Indian captain’s performance in the second innings drew criticism from fans and experts alike. Virat Kohli was batting on 49 when he attempted to play a delivery outside his reach, resulting in an edge that was caught by Steve Smith. This dismissal opened the floodgates for Australia, who went on to dominate the game, ultimately bowling India out for 234 runs and sealing the victory.

WATCH – Virat Kohli Shares An Interesting Instagram Story

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In the aftermath of the defeat, Virat Kohli took to his Instagram account to share a cryptic story, which left fans speculating about his thoughts and emotions following the loss. The post saw the batter post a Lao Tzu quote that read, “Silence is the source of great strength.”

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Virat Kohli, known for his intense passion and drive, is undoubtedly disappointed by the team’s performance and his own inability to make a significant impact in the crucial match. As one of the team’s key players, Kohli’s contributions are often vital to India’s success, and his subdued performance in the final will undoubtedly leave him introspective and eager to bounce back stronger.

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The former Indian skipper’s Instagram post, though cryptic in nature, reflects his mindset as he processes the defeat and evaluates his own performance. Kohli is likely to use this setback as motivation to strive for improvement and guide his team towards future successes.

As fans await further insights into Virat Kohli’s mindset, it is clear that the loss in the WTC Final has left a lasting impression on him. The post serves as a reminder that even the greatest athletes experience setbacks and challenges, but it is their ability to learn, grow, and come back stronger that defines their greatness.

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WTC Final: “You Got To Miss IPL, The Choice Is Yours” – Ravi Shastri Gives His Honest Take On Players Getting A Break Following The IPL

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:35:16 +0000

India faced a resounding defeat in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, succumbing to a 209-run loss against Australia at The Oval. This marked the team’s second consecutive defeat in the tournament’s title clash, following a seven-wicket loss to New Zealand in the inaugural final two years ago during Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli’s tenure as head coach and skipper.

The defeat added to India’s prolonged wait for an ICC title, with their last triumph dating back to the 2013 Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The preparations leading up to the WTC Final were a subject of much discussion, particularly regarding the participation of Indian players in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Except for Cheteshwar Pujara, all members of the Indian squad were involved in the IPL and arrived in England less than two weeks before the final. Rahul Dravid, India’s head coach, had expressed his belief that a three-week period in England, along with two tour matches, would have been ideal preparation for the team. Former head coach Ravi Shastri has now shared his thoughts on the matter.

That’s Never Going To Happen: Ravi Shastri

When asked about the need for a significant gap between the IPL and the WTC Final in the post-match show on Star Sports, Ravi Shastri dismissed the possibility, stating that it ultimately boils down to the players’ personal choices.

Ravi Shastri also emphasized the role of the cricket establishment in addressing this issue, suggesting that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should consider implementing certain clauses for franchises if the WTC Final is scheduled after the IPL in June.

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“That’s never going to happen. Let’s be realistic. You’re going to get 20 days, but if that’s the case, you got to miss the IPL. The choice is yours.”

“It’s up to the establishment as well. I’m sure the BCCI is going to review this in the future. If the WTC Final is going to come after the IPL, in month of June, for that season, if your team qualifies for the final, there should be certain clauses put in for the franchises.”

Team India’s arrival in England was staggered due to the players’ commitments in the IPL. Notably, Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja, who featured prominently in the final, arrived later as they were involved in the IPL final.

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The debate surrounding the ideal balance between IPL participation and preparation for international events continues to attract attention. While some argue for longer breaks to ensure adequate rest and practice, others acknowledge the challenges posed by the crowded cricketing calendar.

As India reflects on their defeat in the WTC Final, discussions around finding a balance between franchise commitments and international duty are likely to persist. The hope is that the cricketing authorities will consider the interests of both players and the national team in order to optimize preparation and performance in crucial tournaments.

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WTC Final: “3-match Series Would Be Ideal” – Rohit Sharma Calls For Three-Match Series For WTC Finals Starting Next Cycle

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:21:35 +0000

Following India’s heavy defeat to Australia in the one-off WTC Final, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire for a three-match series format for the World Test Championship (WTC) final in the next cycle.

Rohit Sharma believes that having a three-match series instead of a single Test match would be more ideal and provide a fairer opportunity for teams to compete for the coveted title.

India’s disappointment in the WTC final was reminiscent of their loss to New Zealand in the previous cycle’s final two years ago. Australia, on the other hand, added yet another trophy to their illustrious collection, dominating the match from start to finish.

India struggled to match Australia’s first-innings total of 469 runs and 270 runs in the 2nd innings and were eventually bowled out for 296 and 234 runs in their two innings that saw them lose the game by 209 runs.

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During the post-match press conference, Rohit Sharma voiced his thoughts on the format of the WTC final, expressing his desire for a three-match series to determine the champion.

Rohit Sharma emphasized the team’s hard work and resilience but lamented the fact that they had only one opportunity to showcase their skills in the final. He believes that a three-match series format would be more suitable for such an important occasion in the WTC cycle.

“I would like to play the 3-Test match series for the WTC Final. We worked hard and we fought but we played just 1 game. I think a 3-match series would be ideal in the next WTC cycle.”

Rohit Sharma’s Request For 3-Match WTC Final Unlikely To Be Accepted

However, the implementation of a three-match series for the WTC final seems unlikely in the near future. The current schedule is already packed with various cricket events, and accommodating a three-match series would pose significant challenges for the host nation.

Wasim Khan, the ICC’s general manager of cricket, recently mentioned that while they are constantly reviewing the structure, the feedback from member nations suggests that the current format, consisting of the league and a one-off final, is functioning satisfactorily.

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“While the structure is constantly being reviewed, the current feedback from members is that the league and one-off final are “continuing to work as they are.”

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Although Rohit Sharma’s wish for a three-match series may not be fulfilled immediately, his suggestion opens up discussions about potential modifications to the WTC format. The desire to ensure a more comprehensive and competitive final series is a valid concern that can be further explored in the future.

As the cricketing world reflects on the outcome of the WTC final, it remains clear that the tournament holds immense importance for participating teams. The aspiration to continuously improve the format and make it more captivating and balanced is a testament to the passion and dedication of players and fans alike.

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WTC Final: “One Or Two Camera Angles Were Shown, We’ve Got More Angles In IPL” – Rohit Sharma Slams Umpire For Controversial Decision On Shubman Gill’s Dismissal

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:15:18 +0000

Indian Cricket Team would be in a state of shock after losing 7 wickets in the match and eventually losing the WTC final 2021-23 by 209 runs against Australia. Rohit Sharma was undone by the sheer brilliance of Nathan Lyon. Rohit Sharma had got a start but misjudged the line & length and was dismissed on 43 runs in 60 balls and struck 7 fours and 1 six.

It won’t be wrong to say that there was a lack of intent from Indian batters on the Day 5 of the morning session. The side lost 7 wickets for 55 runs and given the fact that the required run rate was just 3 runs per over as chasing 280 in 90 overs is not a tough task.

The rising pacer Scott Boland was the silent assassin, he took the massive wicket of Virat Kohli and targeted his off-stump weakness. Virat Kohli reached out for a wide-off stump delivery and then gave a catch to Steve Smith which ruined all of Virat’s hard work and put Australia in a state of ascendancy. Kohli was dismissed on 49 runs in 78 balls and struck 7 fours.

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I just felt disappointed- Rohit Sharma

During the post-match press conference, Rohit Sharma stated that the 3rd umpire should have seen the replay a couple of more times and said that the umpire should have had proper and clear information. Rohit Sharma pointed out that he was quite disappointed with the decision being made quickly regarding Shubman Gill’s dismissal.

“I just felt disappointed with – not enough. I mean, the third umpire should have seen a little more replays, a little more of, you know, how the catch has been held. I think it was three or four times he saw and he was convinced with it,” said Rohit Sharma.

“It’s not about whether it was given out or not out, you need to have proper and clear information about anything. It’s just not about the catch, it can be about anything. That was, that is something that I was a little disappointed with – the decision was made quite quickly,” he added.

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You need to be more than 100% sure because it’s a final- Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma questioned the match officials for not having more cameras and said that IPL has got 10 different angles and pointed out there was no ultra-motion or any kind of zoomed image.

“When a catch like that has been taken, you need to be more than 100% sure because it’s a final and we were at that important stage of the game as well. So that was to me a little disappointing. And more camera angles should have been shown,” said Rohit Sharma.

“There was only one or two camera angles that were shown. We’ve got more angles in IPL. We’ve got 10 different angles in IPL. I don’t know why in a world event like this, there was no ultra motion that was seen or any kind of zoomed image was seen. That is what I was a little disappointed with,” he added.

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WTC Final: “It Was A Bad Shot & You Should Ask Virat Kohli What Shot He Played”- Sunil Gavaskar Blasts India Star After India’s Failure In World Test Championship Final

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:39:22 +0000

Australian Cricket Team registered a resounding victory over India in the WTC 2021-23 final. Australia won the match by 209 runs and now have become the first team to win all the ICC trophies. Virat Kohli would be disappointed after once again failing in big matches. Virat Kohli was dismissed on 49 runs by Scott Boland as the pacer duped him with his variations in the last innings of the match.

Virat Kohli would be shell-shocked as the team were in a better position at 179-3. Scott Boland bowled his heart out as he was quite disciplined in his line & length and didn’t change his strategy despite the batters rotating the strike.

Indian Cricket Team fans would be utterly disappointed as the wait of winning an ICC trophy since 2013 CT continues.

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The batting was in shambles- Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar was having an interaction with Star Sports and was furious at Virat Kohli and questioned the batter’s shot selection against Scott Boland.

Sunil Gavaskar pointed out that Indian batters played ordinary shots and gave the example of the dismissal of Cheteshwar Pujara. He said that perhaps the strike rate got into the head of Virat Kohli and termed the shot as ordinary.

“The batting was in shambles today. It was just ridiculous what we saw today. Especially the shot-making. We saw some ordinary shots yesterday from Pujara, somebody you never expect to play that shot,” said Sunil Gavaskar.

“Maybe somebody has gone into his head and said ‘strike rate, strike rate’. You have not even lasted a session. 8 wickets have not lasted a session? C’mon.

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Virat Kohli talks so much about how to win a match….- Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar said that the batters are playing for landmarks and gave the examples of Ravindra Jadeja (*1st innings), Ajinkya Rahane & Virat Kohli and stated how the batters are keener to play attacking shots. Sunil Gavaskar questioned Virat Kohli for his terrible shot and asked how will he win the match by playing a ball far outside the off stump.

“It was a pretty ordinary shot. Outside the off stump. He was leaving till then. Maybe he was conscious that he needed one run to reach his half century. It happens when you are nearing a milestone,” he added.

“It happened to Jadeja. He played a delivery he shouldn’t have when he was 48. Happened to Ajinkya Rahane who was on 46. He hadn’t played that shot all this while. Suddenly why do you play that shot? Because you are aware of that landmark,” said Sunil Gavaskar.

“It was a bad shot. You should ask Kohli what shot he played. He talks so much about how to win a match you need a long innings. How are you going to do that if you play a ball so far outside the offstump?,” he added.

While doing commentary earlier in the innings, Sunil Gavaskar had slammed the batters for focusing more on the landmarks.

“I do believe that batters when they know they are near a landmark tend to try and do something to get to their landmark so we saw that in the first innings with Jadeja he was batting so well on 48 and he pushed his bat out when he thought he could run the ball down he was caught in the slips if he was not on 48 he might not even played that ball he might have left it. And we saw Kohli chase a delivery outside the off-stump He showed so much discipline then he thought oh! 1 run can get to another half-century landmarks mile stones you chose the wrong balls to play the wrong shots because you want to get there. It happens so often,” the legend had earlier said on commentary.

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WTC Final: “He Is Just Trying To Overplay His Hand” – Sanjay Manjrekar Feels Cheteshwar Pujara Has Realized That He Can’t Be A Blocker At This Stage Of His Career

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:24:51 +0000

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out Cheteshwar Pujara’s approach in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. He said that the veteran batter is looking to score runs faster as he used to do previously and is trying to overplay his hand.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who is considered as the modern wall for India, over the years has been the backbone of the team in the longest format of the game. The right-hander has put his body on the line many times for the team and has been the main architect behind India’s famous victories.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been a great blocker of a ball in Tests, looked completely different in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia. Instead of playing in his traditional way, he played his shots from the moment he stepped in but unfortunately, that didn’t pay off for him.

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In the first innings, Cheteshwar Pujara was out for 14 runs while leaving the ball whereas, in the second innings, he was caught behind for 27 runs while trying to ramp the ball over the keeper, which usually isn’t seen from him.

Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out the backfoot punch Cheteshwar Pujara played early in his innings and highlighted that he usually plays that shot once he has scored 50-60 runs. He added that the batter might have realised that he can’t block anymore. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, he said:

“When you saw him (Cheteshwar Pujara) start off his innings, there was a back foot punch that he played very early in the innings. When you see Pujara play one of his favourite shots, which is rocking back and hitting that ball to extra cover, he is generally batting on 55 or 60. That is the first time he plays that shot. So, of late, maybe he has realized that, at this stage of his career, he can’t be the blocker who keeps blocking.”

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WTC Final: “I will never be critical of something that is unexpected,” says Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar further stated that he won’t be critical of Cheteshwar Pujara’s approach as he’s keen to score runs and is finding ways to survive. He explained:

“I will never be critical of something that is unexpected. Cheteshwar Pujara is somebody who, over a number of years, has gone out there, grinding away from India, taking body blows, and playing in one fashion.

“Now if at all this is a plan to be a little more proactive, that also comes from a very good place, where he wants to contribute and get the best out of himself at this stage of his career. Pujara, two low scores, unexpected. A man in form, a very dependable player, but I am not going to be too critical, because this is Pujara finding a way to survive and get runs.”

India were bundled out for just 234 runs while chasing 444 runs. They suffered a massive 209 runs loss in the ICC World Test Championship Final.

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WTC Final: Watch – Third Umpire Richard Kettleborough Booed By Spectators During Presentation Ceremony Following Shubman Gill-Cameron Green Catch Controversy

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:48:23 +0000

During the presentation ceremony of the WTC Final, third umpire Richard Kettleborough faced a chorus of boos from spectators after his decision to give Shubman Gill out following a controversial catch by Cameron Green on Day 4 of the World Test Championship 2023 final on Saturday, June 10.

The contentious incident occurred on Day 4 when Gill expressed disappointment after being given out just before the Tea break, which disrupted the strong opening partnership following Australia’s target-setting of 444 runs in the final innings.

The dismissal of Shubman Gill was determined by the third umpire, who upheld Cameron Green’s claim of taking a diving catch at the gully. The towering all-rounder executed a low, one-handed dive to his left and completed the catch.

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The dismissal proved crucial in Australia gaining early momentum, ultimately leading them to clinch the match by a commanding 209-run margin.

The controversial catch and subsequent decision by the third umpire Richard Kettleborough sparked intense debate among fans, resulting in an eruption of boos directed towards Richard Kettleborough during the presentation ceremony. The crowd’s displeasure was evident as they expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision-making process.

WATCH – Fans Boo Richard Kettleborough During Presentation

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While Richard Kettleborough’s controversial dismissal undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the outcome of the match, it also highlighted the subjective nature of decision-making in cricket. Such moments of contention often fuel passionate discussions among fans and experts alike.

Despite the controversy, the WTC Final showcased exceptional cricketing skills and fierce competition between two formidable teams. Australia’s victory was marked by their impressive performance throughout the match, with the early breakthroughs serving as a catalyst for their dominant display.

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As the players and officials gathered for the presentation, the crowd’s reaction to Richard Kettleborough’s presence demonstrated the intense emotions generated by controversial decisions. However, it is important to remember that umpiring decisions, even with the aid of technology, can still be subject to interpretation and debate.

The incident involving Shubman Gill’s catch controversy added an extra layer of drama to the WTC Final. While the outcome of the match was influenced by various factors, including individual performances and strategic decisions, it is these moments of contention that often leave a lasting impact on the memories of fans and players alike.

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WTC Final: “It Wasn’t A 469 Pitch, Gave Away Too Many” – Rahul Dravid After India’s Thumping Loss To Australia In World Test Championship Final

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:44:37 +0000

Indian head coach Rahul Dravid addressed the loss after his side suffered a massive 209-run defeat against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). He highlighted the key points that cost India the game but admitted that they played poor cricket and shouldn’t make excuses.

The wait for the ICC Trophy continued for India as they yet again succumbed to the pressure and lost the final of the major event. It’s fair to say that they were extremely poor with both bat and ball and didn’t live up to the expectations.

Toss went in their favor as they opted to bowl on a green lush track. Indian bowlers to some extent gave a great start as they took a few quick wickets and put Australia under pressure. But lack of Test match practice was clearly visible as they bowled poorly and batters Steve Smith and Travis Head capitalized on the same.

Both blasted magnificent centuries and took Australia to a total of 469 runs. With India, it was expected that they would get close to the target but they batted poorly and were bundled out for just 296 runs. It only was possible due to the vital knocks from Ajinkya Rahane (89), Shardul Thakur (51), and Ravindra Jadeja (48).

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With a lead of 173 runs on the offer, Australia again had a decent outing with the bat as they batted well and set the target of 444 runs to chase. India came out with a positive intent but it was a horrendous outing for them on Day 5 as they lost 7 wickets in the first session and were bowled out for just 234 runs to lose the game by 209 runs.

Rahul Dravid pointed out that they conceded too many runs in the first innings as it wasn’t a 469 pitch. He opened up about India’s decision to bowl and said that the green pitch tempted them to field first. Speaking to Star Sports, he said:

“It was obviously difficult (the target). There’s always a hope no matter how far we’re behind. Many Tests over the last 2 years where we’ve fought hard from difficult situation. Needed a big partnership, we had the big players for it, but they had the upper hand. This can happen. It wasn’t a 469 pitch. Gave away too many in the last session (on Day 1). We knew what lines and lengths to bowl. Our lengths weren’t bad but we probably bowled too wide. Gave room to Head.

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“Some of the shots we played, maybe we could’ve been more careful. There was a lot of grass on the wicket, and conditions were cloudy (decision to bowl?). We’ve seen in England batting gets easier. There wasn’t much help on Day 4 or 5 if you saw. We got them on 70/3, but then let it slip away. Even the last time we played at Edgbaston, pitch got easier to bat. 300-plus was chased. Our top five are all very experienced (batting not performing?). By their own high standards. These same players have won in Australia, in England. This is not upto their high standards.”

WTC Final: “Never going to be happy with the prep as a coach,” says Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid also talked about the pitches for Test cricket and said that they are close to winning the trophy. He admitted that they haven’t been able to play good cricket on a particular day. He explained:

“Some of the wickets have been quite challenging. This was a good pitch I’ll admit. But some of the other places it’s been tough. Even in India pitches have been tough. Taking this into account, averages have dropped across the board, not just for us. Nobody wants wickets to turn from the first ball.

But when you are playing for points, in situations like that, you have to take risks. And we aren’t the only ones taking risks. Look at Australia, the pitches there. Sometimes the pressure is on you to get those points in every game. It is a risk we have to take. We are getting close (trophy drought?). We’re getting to semis, to final. Just that we haven’t played the best cricket on the day. No one wants it more than the players. Can’t fault their efforts.”

India didn’t get the desired time to prepare for the ICC WTC Final. They were involved in a two-month-long IPL and then rushed to the UK for the game with just a week to prepare. Rahul Dravid said that he wasn’t happy with the preparations and a practice game would’ve been great for them. He explained:

“Just haven’t played our best cricket on the occasion. Never going to be happy with the prep as a coach (enough preparation time?) . But that’s the reality we are faced with. Coming here three weeks earlier, having a practice game would be ideal. But we have to make do with what we can. Don’t think we should make excuses.” He concluded.

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WTC Final: “It’s A Great Achievement For This Group – Steve Smith After Australia Crowned As ICC World Test Champions

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:41:55 +0000

The invincible Australian team asserted their dominance over India in the ICC World Test Championship final (WTC 2021-23). The Aussies won the contest by 209 runs. Steve Smith took a stunner and dismissed Virat Kohli on the bowling of Scott Boland. The ball was travelling and Steve Smith had a fraction of a second and took a blinder in the second slip.

Steve Smith in the first innings, laid the foundation for the rest of the batters. Smith & Travis Head unleashed an attack on the opposition. Travis Head played a stellar knock of 163 runs in 174 balls and struck 25 fours and 1 six and was toying with the bowlers.

Pat Cummins’ leadership was top-notch as the skipper didn’t panic even when the star batters Virat Kohli & Ajinkya Rahane were looking ominous as scoring 280 runs in 90 overs is not a big ask in modern cricket when the side has 7 wickets in hand.

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India’s batters should have applied a cautious approach in the morning session as losing 7 wickets for 55 runs is unacceptable. The pitch could have eased out in the afternoon session as we witnessed in the last 4 days of the Test match.

Australia on the other hand showed why they are a champion side as everyone chipped in with wickets. Skipper Pat Cummins was quite relieved after winning the WTC final 2021-23 as it won’t be wrong to say that Aussies took revenge for BGT 2023-

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Travis Head played really well – Steve Smith

After Australia won the final, Smith was having an interaction with the cricket expert and stated that the triumph says a lot about the group. Steve Smith pointed out that the first day of the match was decisive and gave credit to Travis Head for allowing him to anchor the innings.

“It’s a great achievement for this group, we played some good cricket in the last 2 years to get over here, and so did India. We got into a nice position on the first day, Travis (Head) played really well, allowed me to anchor the innings, it helped us control the innings well,” said Steve Smith.

“We know how good Virat is, he’s an exceptional player and when chasing totals, he becomes dangerous. Scott Boland was excellent in the morning spell, hit the right areas consistently, we knew he would produce that outside edge and it did come (talking about his catch),” he added.

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WTC Final: “No Glaring Weakness In Steve Smith’s Game” – Nasser Hussain

Anshuman Roy — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:29:14 +0000

Steve Smith played a crucial role in helping Australia win the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Oval. He scored 121 in the first innings and a crucial 34 in the second innings before he fell to Ravindra Jadeja.

Smith will now look forward to taking on England in the upcoming Ashes 2023 series. He averages over 60 in Test matches in this country and is eager to continue his good form. The runs he scored in the WTC final were the ideal hitout he needed ahead of the big Ashes series.

In his column for the Daily Mail, former England skipper Nasser Hussain said that there is no glaring weakness in Steve Smith’s technique and he is perhaps batting his best at the moment.

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Steev Smith Has An Exceptional Record In England: Nasser Hussain

“The bad news for England is that there’s no glaring weakness in Steve Smith’s game. It’s why he averages 60 in Tests. And it’s why, unlike some Australians in recent years, he has an exceptional record in this country. His first-innings century against India in the World Test Championship final was the latest example.”

He further wrote that England should dismiss Smith inside his first 20 or 30 deliveries by bowling on the fourth stump channel just outside the off stump.

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England Should Dismiss Steve Smith In His First 20 To 30 Balls: Nasser Hussain

“India bowled back of a length to Smith for too long and he works those deliveries to leg more easily than anyone I’ve ever seen. By the time they went fuller he had his eye in. But if England don’t have any joy with pinning him leg-before after 20 or 30 balls, they can think about going a bit wider of the crease and targeting that fourth stump outside off. You might then slip in a fullish ball on the pads in an attempt to surprise him but, as a fielding captain, you might allow yourself only one or two of those a day once Smith is set. Otherwise you risk giving him runs.”

Talking about the WTC final, Australia won the match by 209 runs with Steve Smith scoring 155 runs in the match and taking three catches two of which were to dismiss Virat Kohli. India chasing a record 444 to win in the second innings was bowled out for 234.

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WTC Final: “Felt Good To Get Virat Kohli Out”- Scott Boland After Australia’s Win Over India

Anshuman Roy — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:27:34 +0000

Scott Boland was the best Australian bowler on the fifth day of the WTC final, picking up the big wicket of Virat Kohli to give Australia the edge early. In the end, Australia won the match by 209 runs after India were bowled out for 234 on the fifth day.

Boland picked up five wickets in the match including the big wickets of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the second innings. On both occasions, he was helped by the slip cordon with Cameron Green and Steve Smith both taking screamers.

Boland’s performance in the WTC Final now makes him a sureshot to play the first Ashes Test in Edgbaston. Speaking after the match about his own performance, he said it felt good to take Virat Kohli’s wicket. Kohli was considered to be the biggest threat for Australia in the WTC final and in both innings he scored a lot less than what Australia expected.

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Nice For Our Bowling Group To Take 20 Wickets: Scott Boland

“It was good fun. Nice to come over here for our bowling group and take 20 wickets. Probably just hit similar areas all the time (bowling plans?). There was some bounce outside the off stump, tried to exploit that. Felt good to get Kohli out. Smudge took another amazing catch today and Green took some blinders throughout the game as well” said Boland.

He further said that having the likes of Smith and Green in the slip cordon gives the bowlers the belief that knicks will be taken at slips. He also spoke about coming through the ranks playing for Victoria and how he looks forward to the Ashes.

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Nice To Know That The Knicks Will Be Taken: Scott Boland

“Nice to have the confidence that if you’re going to find the nicks, they’re going to get taken. Been playing state cricket for Victoria for 12 years. Have done some hard work. Nice to play international cricket and get some wickets. Really looking forward to it (Ashes)” Boland concluded saying.

The ICC World Test championship final win was Australia’s ninth ICC title, the most by any team in the world in men’s cricket.

Also Read: WTC Final: WATCH – Australian Players Erupt In Joy As Nathan Lyon Picks The Last Wicket To Clinch WTC Title

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WTC Final: Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar React To Cameron Green’s Controversial Catch To Dismiss Shubman Gill

Anshuman Roy — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:20:29 +0000

Cameron Green’s catch to dismiss Shubman Gill has been the talking point since the dismissal happened in the third session of day four. Gill added 41 runs for the first wicket with skipper Rohit Sharma (43) and it was his dismissal that opened the floodgates for Australia.

India ended the fourth day on 164/3. At the press conference after the day’s play, Green said that he was convinced that he had taken the catch cleanly. The Indian and Australian commentators had different opinions on the same.

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting and former coach Justin Langer said that there was enough evidence to prove that Green had taken the catch cleanly.

Former Indian captains Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar though had different ideas. During their commentary stint with Star Sports, Shastri and Gavaskar had their say on Green’s catch.

Shastri said that the way Cameron Green took that catch, it was impossible or the ball to not touch the ground. He further said there was enough video evidence to prove it as well.

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When The Fingers Split And Come Downwards, Ball Definitely Touches The Grass: Ravi Shastri

“If I look at what was shown, then one has to give it out because it seems like fingers are underneath the ball. But one thing needs to be remembered, and this happened with [Virat] Kohli as well in Perth when [Marnus] Labuschagne had taken the catch. When the fingers split and come downwards, the ball will definitely touch the grass” said Shastri.

“If three fingers are together and then the angle is shown, then there are chances of the hand being underneath the ball. But, as you can see, the fingers were split,” he further pointed out.

Gavaskar on his behalf said that if the ball touches the ground when the fielder is trying to take the catch, it should be given not out.

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If The Ball Is touching The Ground It Is Not Out: Sunil Gavaskar

“When you land after taking a catch and if the ball is touching the ground during the process, then it is not out. People say that the catch was completed when the fielder held the ball. But no, the catch is completely when you stand straight after taking the catch” said Gavaskar.

In the end, Australia won the final by 209 as India were bowled out for 234 runs chasing 444 to win. The Men in Blue were outplayed in all departments of the game by the Aussies.

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WTC Final: “For The Most Parts, We Were In Control” – Pat Cummins After Australia Crush India To Claim WTC Title

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:17:47 +0000

The mighty Aussies won the WTC final 2021-23 against India by a massive margin of 209 runs. On Day 5, skipper Pat Cummins marshaled his troops smartly. Pat Cummins‘ decision to make Scott Boland bowl in tandem did wonders as he took the huge wicket of Virat Kohli which changed the complexion of the match.

Scott Boland displayed immense mental application on a track and troubled Virat & Rahane by bowling the off-side channel on a consistent basis. Scott Boland took 3 scalps and conceded 46 runs in his 16 overs and bowled only 2 maiden overs.

The senior batter Ajinkya Rahane was undone by Mitchell Starc as his shot selection was quite questionable given the factor he was the last recognized batter in the side. The batters should have taken some time before going berserk as there was a lack of intent from the batters.

Also Read: WTC Final: “Shubman Gill’s Dismissal Will Be Discussed For Eternity”- Aakash Chopra

Aussies hunted in a pack and we should not forget that Pat Cummins’ field placements were top-notch. Nathan Lyon, the spinner, took 4 wickets and he continued his purple patch against India as earlier the wicket of Rohit Sharma in the 2nd innings gave the momentum to Aussies.

India perhaps will have to go back to the drawing board and strengthen their middle order. Australia would be ecstatic and it won’t be wrong to say that Aussies showed how a champion team fares in the crunch match.

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Travis Head just puts the pressure right back on the bowlers- Pat Cummins

During the post-match presentation, Pat Cummins stated that the side made the most of losing the toss. Pat Cummins heaped praise on Travis Head & Steve Smith for their blistering tons and pointed out that Travis Head’s knock changed the face of Test match.

“We made the most of it (losing the toss). We were certainly going to bowl. The way Travis and Smithy put on that partnership, gave us the comfort after a nervy morning. He (Head) has been brilliant right throughout this campaign, started with the Ashes a couple of years ago,” said Pat Cummins.

“He just puts the pressure right back on the bowlers and suddenly you are thinking about how to contain runs rather than taking wickets. We left day one feeling like we were on top of the game. When it counted, we played really well,” he added.

Everyone did their role really well- Pat Cummins

Cummins was quite happy with the way Scott Boland bowled as the pacer took 3 wickets in the 2nd innings and took the decisive wicket of Virat Kohli. Cummins pointed out that the Test format is his team’s favorite one.

“We could have really driven the game, didn’t have our best day and let India closer back in. For the most parts, we were in control. Boland – he’s my favourite player. He just continues to be my favorite. Everyone did their role really well,” said Pat Cummins.

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“Coming off a break, everyone switched on when it mattered. Everyone played really well and we’ll savour this for a few years before we turn our attention (to the Ashes). This is our favourite format, we grew up watching Test cricket. It challenges you. When you win, it’s the format you get most satisfaction with. We love playing,” he added.

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WTC Final: “You Can’t Take The Credit Away From What We Have Done” – Rohit Sharma Defends His Side Despite Another Loss In ICC Tournament Knockouts

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:06:51 +0000

In the aftermath of yet another loss for India in an ICC tournament knockout, Rohit Sharma stepped forward to defend his side and acknowledge their efforts despite falling short in the WTC Final. Sharma expressed his thoughts on the match, commending Australia’s batting performance while also highlighting India’s resilience throughout the game.

Reflecting on the start of the match, Rohit Sharma credited his team’s decision to win the toss and opt to bowl first in challenging conditions. The Indian bowlers started strongly, impressing in the initial session. However, Rohit Sharma admitted that they faltered in the subsequent phases, allowing the Australian batsmen, especially Head and Smith, to seize control of the game unexpectedly.

Recognizing the uphill battle that lay ahead, Rohit Sharma acknowledged the difficulty of making a comeback in such circumstances. Nevertheless, he emphasized the team’s commendable fighting spirit and their determined efforts until the very end. Sharma also expressed pride in the team’s overall achievements, having reached two consecutive ICC tournament finals, which he considered a significant accomplishment.

While the disappointment of not clinching the title was palpable, Rohit Sharma firmly stated that credit should not be taken away from the team’s tremendous efforts over the past two years to reach the final. He praised the collective performance of the entire unit, highlighting their dedication and hard work. Despite the unfortunate outcome, Sharma remained resolute, stating that the team would hold their heads high and continue to fight.

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“I thought we started well with winning the toss, putting them to bat in those conditions. We bowled well in the first session and then we let ourselves down with how we bowled. Got to give credit to the Australian batters. Head came in and played really well along with Steven Smith. That just took us off guard a little bit. We knew it was always hard to comeback, but we put up a good show.”

“We fought till the end. We’ve worked hard for all those four years. Playing two finals is honestly a good achievement for us. But we’d like to go a mile ahead as well. You can’t take the credit away from what we’ve done in those last two years to come here. Great effort from the entire unit.”

Unfortunately, We Could Not Win The Final: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma also took a moment to express his gratitude to the fans whose unwavering support had been a source of inspiration throughout the tournament. He acknowledged their fervent backing, evident in their cheers for every run and wicket. The overwhelming crowd support had made a significant impact on the team and Sharma personally extended his appreciation to each and every fan.

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“Unfortunate that we couldn’t go on and win the final but we’ll keep our heads high and fight. (Crowd support) It’s been brilliant. They’ve gotten behind the time. I’d like to thank each one of them. They were cheering for every run and every wicket.”

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As India regroups following the loss, they will undoubtedly analyze their performance, aiming to rectify any shortcomings and further elevate their game. While the disappointment lingers, the team will draw strength from their collective experiences and strive to push themselves even further, as they look ahead to future tournaments with renewed determination.

Rohit Sharma’s words reflect the team’s refusal to dwell on the setback, choosing instead to focus on the positives and the indomitable spirit that has carried them through the tournament. As they regroup and move forward, the Indian cricket team will undoubtedly continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

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WTC Final: “We Took Our Chances Against A Quality Batting Lineup”- Mitchell Starc After Australia Crowned World Test Champions

Anshuman Roy — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:06 +0000

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is now a proud World Test Champion along with his fellow cricketers after they won the WTC Final by 209 runs against India. India chasing 444 to win were bowled out for 234 in their second innings as they lost seven wickets inside the first session.

India started day five on 164/3 needing another 280 runs to win. However, the Australian bowlers kept chipping away with the wickets and finally, it was an easy win for them by 209 runs. Mitchell Starc took four wickets in the game including the big wicket of Virat Kohli in the Indian first innings.

He spoke after the game about the Australian team taking their chances whenever they came up on the final day and staying in the game. He further admitted that as a side they were lucky on a few occasions but they played good cricket for a larger part of the game.

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Managed To Take The Breakthroughs Needed: Mitchell Starc

“We were patient enough against a quality line-up, and managed to get the breakthroughs needed. Rub off the green went our way, a smart catch from Smith and to get Kohli early on was a big boost. He played well in the first innings (about Rahane), was a nice partnership as well, we knew if we stick to our task we will get chances and they did come” Starc said.

He then lauded his fellow teammates and said that they have played together over the last couple of years and the new players have adjusted brilliantly after coming into the team.

“This group has played for a long time, some new guys have come in, the last series against India didn’t go our way, but we have played together as a group and have stuck together” Starc further said.

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The Australian pacer concluded by saying that being familiar with the Indian side has helped them to plan better for the WTC Final.

Both Sides Familiar To Each Other: Mitchell Starc

“Both sides were familiar to each other (having played a Test series recently), a lot of the guys have played with each other in the IPL, so we know a lot about watching others games” Starc concluded saying.

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WTC Final: “I Was Tested Throughout The Innings” – Travis Head After His Match-Winning 163 Runs Against India In World Test Championship Final

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:52:17 +0000

Australian batter Travis Head opened up about his match-winning performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India at The Oval, England. He said that he was tested throughout the innings but he was confident and he’s glad that it paid off.

Travis Head was the chief architect behind Australia’s massive win in the final of the World Test Championship. He set the tone for his side with his blistering knock that took the game away from India right in the first innings on Day 1 itself.

After being asked to bat first, Australia were tottering at 76/3 and when the chips were down, Travis Head stood tall and played a magnificent knock. He took the attack to the Indian bowlers and put them under immense pressure with his counter-attacking innings.

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Travis Head stitched 285 runs partnership with Steve Smith (121) and made sure that their side posted a gigantic total of 469 runs on the board. The southpaw ended with the knock of 163 runs off 174 balls and then followed it up with quick-fire 18 runs in the second innings that helped Australia set the massive target of 444 runs and eventually win the game by 209 runs.

Travis Head said that he always wanted to keep his approach proactive. He also opened up about his partnership with Steve Smith. Speaking during the post-match presentation after winning the Player of the Match Award, he said:

“Lot of hard work over the two years. It’s been nice. That’s been the approach for two years (positive approach with the bat). Said through the week that I want to be able to be proactive. I was tested throughout the innings. It was nice to be out there for a period of time with Smudge. Amazing week.

“Amazing Test from him and what we’ve come to expect (from him) here in England. Hope it’s a big couple of months from him. And I’ve always said that it feels like all the plans go to him, all the attention he draws, and I can just go about my work. Nice to spend some time out with him.”

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WTC Final: “I’ve bedded down somewhat of a blueprint,” says Travis Head

Travis Head further went on to say that he was confident about going and expressing himself. He is hopeful to contribute to the Ashes 2023. He explained:

“I’ve always had the confidence. It’s about going out there and expressing that. It took me some time and everyone goes through that. I’ve always been open to change, open to learning. I’ve bedded down somewhat of a blueprint. It’s not always going to work.

It’s nice to work that out in such a big game and hopefully continues in the next couple of months. Lot of what-ifs going to bed last night. We’ve come across such moments through the two years where we’ve had to grind it out. Were able to do that again today.”

In reply to Australia’s 469 runs, India had a poor outing as they managed 296 runs with Ajinkya Rahane (89), Shardul Thakur (51), and Ravindra Jadeja (48) making contributions. Australia then batted staggering well in the second innings and extended their lead to 173 runs, setting India a target of 444 runs.

The Rohit Sharma-led then started well but they failed to step up once again under pressure. They were bowled out for just 234 runs to suffer another loss in ICC knockouts.

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WTC Final: WATCH – Australian Players Erupt In Joy As Nathan Lyon Picks The Last Wicket To Clinch WTC Title

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:46:38 +0000

In an electrifying moment at the WTC Final, the Australian players erupted with unbridled joy as Nathan Lyon claimed the final wicket to secure the coveted World Test Championship title.

The tension in the air was palpable as Lyon bowled a delivery to Siraj, who attempted a reverse sweep but found Boland at the backward point. The catch was taken, and Australia’s triumph was sealed. Siraj departed after contributing just 1 run from 6 balls.

With this victory, Australia added the missing silverware to their already brimming trophy cabinet, marking a comprehensive win at the hallowed grounds of the Oval. While the Aussies were regarded as favorites to lift the trophy, India had clung to an outside chance of victory at the beginning of the final day.

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Nathan Lyon, hailed as Australia’s premier off-spinner, showcased his exceptional skills by finishing the match with an impressive four-wicket haul. His contributions played a vital role in Australia’s triumph, solidifying his reputation as one of the finest in his craft. Lyon’s impeccable performance throughout the game further accentuated his status as Australia’s greatest off-spinner.

WATCH – Australia Celebrate As Nathan Lyon Picks Off Mohammed Siraj

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Winning the toss and being asked to bat first, Australia weathered the storm of the initial threat posed by the Indian bowlers. Once they navigated through the challenging phase, the Australian batsmen assumed a dominant position, firmly placing themselves in the driver’s seat for the remainder of the Test.

India, on the other hand, found themselves perpetually playing catch-up throughout the Test. Despite their batters showing promise and getting starts, none were able to convert their innings into substantial scores, leaving them in a constant struggle to close the gap.

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Reflecting on the match, it became evident that one defining moment stood out among the rest—the stellar knock played by Head in the first innings. His exceptional performance not only provided Australia with a solid foundation but also set the tone for their overall dominance in the game.

The Australian players’ jubilation upon clinching the final wicket highlighted the immense significance of the victory. It was a moment of unbridled celebration as they embraced the realization of their hard work paying off, propelling them to the summit of the Test cricket world.

Australia’s triumph in the WTC Final added another glorious chapter to their illustrious cricketing history. Their exemplary skills, strategic prowess, and unwavering determination were on full display, leaving no doubt about their deserving claim to the title. With this resounding win, Australia reaffirmed their status as a cricketing powerhouse and raised the bar for excellence in the game.

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WTC Final: “Australia Were Better Team And They Deserved The Win” – Twitter Erupts As Australia Hammer India To Become World Test Champions

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:36:54 +0000

Australian cricket team were crowned ICC World Test Champions. The mighty Australian team won the match by 209 runs and dictated the terms on Day 5 and India lost 7 wickets for 56 runs in the morning session of Day 5 itself.

Scott Boland was the pick of the bowlers as he took the massive wicket of Virat Kohli in the morning session which changed the complexion of the match as the batter chased a wide off-stump delivery and gave a catch to Steve Smith in the slips.

Virat would be crestfallen as he should have shown some sort of resistance given the fact that the lower middle order is quite inexperienced. Virat Kohli was dismissed on 49 runs in 78 balls and struck 7 fours.

Ajinkya Rahane too was outdone by a wide off stump delivery by the left arm speedster Mitchell Starc. It seemed as if the contest was done & dusted after the dismissal of Virat, Jadeja & Rahane.

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KS Bharat showed some promise before playing a slog shot from nowhere and was dismissed on 23 runs in 41 balls and struck 2 fours. Nathan Lyon was the wrecker in chief as the spinner took 4 wickets and gave away 41 runs in his 15.2 overs.

There would be a lot of talk around Shubman Gill’s controversial catch but we should not forget that cricket is not an individual sport as the likes of Rohit & Pujara should have batted responsibly.

Earlier, Aussies had got a huge lead of 173 runs after skittling out India for 296 runs. Australia’s wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey & Marnus Labuschagne took the team from a precarious position at 167-6 and stitched a massive partnership of 93 runs on a sluggish track.

The rare off-day for Mohammed Siraj in Australia’s second innnigs hurt the Men in Blue as he gave away 80 runs in his 20 overs and had taken a solitary wicket. India’s bowlers lacked the fire as a target around 400 would have been a chase able one.

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In India’s 1st innings, the side were in a deep muddle after losing 4 wickets for 71 runs. The Aussie bowlers hunted in a pack. Ajinkya Rahane showed some fight and was well accompanied by Shardul Thakur as the duo stitched a 109 runs partnership and frustrated the Aussies.

Skipper Rohit Sharma had won the toss & elected to bowl first due to overcast conditions. The stalwart batter Steve Smith & Travis Head struck fine centuries and helped Aussies post a mammoth total of 469.

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Mohammed Siraj took 4 scalps but gave away 108 runs in his 28.3 overs. Alex Carey played a invaluable knock of 48 runs in 69 balls we should not forget the contribution of the wicket-keeper batter in both the innings as batting with the tail is never easy.

Australian fans would be over the moon as not many gave them chance especially when Rahane & Virat were in complete control of the run chase. Australia now have all the 3 ICC trophies in their cabinet.

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Twitter Reacts as Australia win ICC WTC 2021-23 final

Ganguly was hyped for BCCI president post, Dravid saab was hyped for head coach post (by me too), Rohit was hyped for captaincy, but nothing has changed so far. The process, intent, selections, blah blah. Tried now.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 11, 2023

There’s something about Australia…they come with a built-in software of champions.
Congratulations on winning another tournament!

Tough luck for our #TeamIndia.#WTCFinals pic.twitter.com/9A1i12X6RW

— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 11, 2023

Terribly disappointing performance. First session was always crucial. Aus didn’t put a foot wrong, India bombed badly.

Sobering thought: Since 2013 Champions Trophy, there have been 8 ICC tournaments – 2 ODI WCs, 4 T20 WCs, 2 WTCs. India have drawn a blank in all

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 11, 2023

Australia becomes the first team to win the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup & ICC Test Championship. Cummins, Hazlewood, Smith, Warner & Starc are part of triumphs in all 3 formats #WTCFinals

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) June 11, 2023

India needs a player like Gautam Gambhir to win the games in crucial moments. We need that mind set. 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/qxZeeZc6tg

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) June 11, 2023

Well played and congratulations Australia on winning the WTC Title 👏🏽 They were the better team across 5 days and deserved the win! #WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/dbx0ogUFQR

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 11, 2023

Indian cricket team
In IPL In ICC tournaments #WTCFinals #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/ct6TGv4up5

— Anuj Sharma  (@aapghumaakelelo) June 11, 2023

Rahul Dravid was a better coach with U19 team because U19 team had a point to make to the world. This senior have to nothing prove to the world. They will come, play, lose and leave and the cycle will continue. We need a coach as Ravi shastri or Gary Kirsten. #INDvsAUS #WTCFinals

— Singh (@i_aminevitabl_e) June 11, 2023

Some people after seeing this yellow colour in Twitter.

Why we are celebrating still #IPL2023Final final.#WTCFinals #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/6rG11Ma8gf

— Rajesh (@rajeshs_ca) June 11, 2023

Not a single fifty from the Indian Top 4 in both the WTC Finals.#INDvsAUS #WTCFinals #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #Rahane #Gill #WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/Nqaq0ZrcBP

— VIDHAN PANDEY (@VIDHANPANDEY33) June 11, 2023

Take a call and make @ajinkyarahane88 , a new test captain for next 2023-25 WTC cycle.
It’s high time and set the accountability of everyone as a batter too. @bcci #rahuldravid #WTCFinals #WTC23Final #wtcfinals2023

— भानुप्रताप भदौरिया (@bhanu9896) June 11, 2023

Indian cricket fans in nutshell in last 10 years since they won an ICC trophy!

Dravid, Captaincy, BCCI or Jay Shah – Who’s the problem?
ODI World Cup next in India, Please win it!
Congratulations Australia! #WTCFinals #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/0k8eVcUK3T

— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) June 11, 2023

I say it once again with a lot of shame #WTCFinals #AUSvsIND #auspol #WTC23Final #wtcfinal https://t.co/Jal4jDGea7

— Abhishek Chakraborty 🇮🇳🏏 (@abhi541988) June 11, 2023

As much as I hate CSA, gotta admit that they always field 11 match winners with a tenacious desire to get hold of the price …

When are @BCCI gonna build such pronounced team, like we used to have in WC 2011 ? #WTCFinals pic.twitter.com/8YMR9FWRCK

— Dr.Prajwal 🩺 🧡 (@prajju4611) June 11, 2023

Dukh dard peeda #WTCFinals

— Parth (@Parthgajbe18) June 11, 2023

Fun Fact :
.@BCCI and our players are more excited for the #adidasXBCCI jersey launch more than the #WTCFinals.#WTCFinal2023 #ICCWorldTestChampionship

— Avnii (@Opinion_point_) June 11, 2023

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WTC Final: “It’s The Batting That Has Been Letting India Down” – Aakash Chopra Slams India’s Batting After WTC Failure

CA Desk — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:25:15 +0000

In the aftermath of India’s disappointing performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia, renowned cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has highlighted India’s persistent batting struggles as the primary factor behind their defeat.

Aakash Chopra, known for his insightful analysis, emphasized that it is the batting department that has been the Achilles’ heel of the Indian team across all formats in recent years.

As the cricketing world focused its attention on the highly anticipated clash between India and Australia at the Oval, the Indian team had high hopes of clinching the prestigious WTC title. However, it was the underwhelming batting display that ultimately dashed their dreams.

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Chopra, a former Indian cricketer, expressed his concerns about the Indian batting lineup, stating, “The problem isn’t the bowling. Hasn’t been the bowling for a few years now. It’s ‘The Batting’ that’s been letting India down. Across formats.”

The problem isn’t the bowling. Hasn’t been the bowling for a few years now. It’s ‘The Batting’ that’s been letting India down. Across formats.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 11, 2023

While some fans were not happy with his early statement, Aakash Chopra in the same thread replied to the fan outrage and said that while he agrees that India’s bowling in the match was subpar, the batting was something that let him down considering it has been India’s strength.

“Since a lot of you have misinterpreted this—this statement isn’t limited to this game itself. Of course, bowling was below-par in this game but it’s India’s batting that’s ‘considered’ to be the strength…and that hasn’t delivered in either of the innings of this match too.”

While acknowledging the prowess of India’s bowling unit, which has consistently demonstrated its ability to take wickets and create pressure on opposing teams, Aakash Chopra believes that the Indian batsmen have failed to consistently deliver match-winning performances. He emphasized that the recent WTC Final was a prime example of the batting unit’s shortcomings.

Aakash Chopra Slams India’s Constant Batting Failures

In his assessment, Chopra suggested that the Indian batsmen need to take greater responsibility and display resilience to counter challenging conditions and opposition bowling. He stressed the importance of cultivating a strong mental approach and adapting quickly to different formats and conditions.

India’s batting order has witnessed periods of individual brilliance, with talented players showcasing their potential on occasion. However, the team have struggled to translate these promising performances into consistent success. Aakash Chopra highlighted the need for players to develop a more patient and disciplined approach at the crease, with an emphasis on building partnerships and occupying the crease for extended periods.

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With the upcoming Asia Cup, World Cup, and other crucial fixtures on the horizon, the Indian team will have to address their batting concerns promptly.

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As India strive to establish themselves as a dominant force in international cricket, the focus on strengthening the batting lineup has become even more critical. While the team boasts a talented pool of batsmen, including the likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rohit Sharma, they must collectively rise to the occasion and deliver consistent performances to solidify India’s position at the top.

In conclusion, Aakash Chopra’s assessment of India’s WTC Final defeat shines a spotlight on the persistent challenges faced by the team’s batting unit. As India continue their quest for excellence, rectifying these concerns will be paramount to achieving sustained success in all formats of the game.

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WTC Final: WATCH – Alex Carey Pouches A One-Handed Stunner As Mitchell Starc Jolts India With Another Blow In Umesh Yadav

Ankitjit Singh — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:12:56 +0000

Australia won the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India after their exceptional show on the Day 5 of the final. They rattled India’s batting lineup on the last and made their mockery by bowling impeccable lines and lengths.

Scott Boland drew the first blood for his side after he removed Virat Kohli for 49 runs and then followed it up with the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja in the same over. Mitchell Starc joined hands with Nathan Lyon and wrapped up the lower order to win the game by a massive margin of 209 runs.

Among all the wickets, the scalp of Umesh Yadav was something that caught the attention of many as credit for it went to Alex Carey. The keeper-batter showed great athleticism and bagged a staggering catch to send the Indian pacer packing for just 1 run off 12 balls.

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Mitchell Starc bowled a nasty bouncer from over the wicket that kept in with the angle. Umesh Yadav took his eyes off the ball and it struck his gloves. Alex Carey behind the stumps timed jump to perfection and took a one-handed catch with his right hand. Here’s the video:

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It was another heartbreak for India in the ICC event as they suffered a massive 209 runs loss in the final of the ICC World Test Championship Final. After opting to bowl first, they didn’t have a good outing with the ball and centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith took Australia to a total of 469 runs. With the bat, India were poor as they managed 296 runs with Ajinkya Rahane (89), Shardul Thakur (51) and Ravindra Jadeja (48) making contributions.

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Australia then batted staggering well in the second innings and extended their lead to 173 runs, setting India a target of 444 runs. The Rohit Sharma-led side started well but they failed to step up once again under pressure. They were bowled out for just 234 runs to suffer another loss in ICC knockouts.

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