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WTC Final: Australia pacers dismantle top-order to leave India reeling at 151-5 at stumps on Day 2

At the start of play on Day Two of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval on Thursday, the broadcasters put up a revealing graphic. Of the 85 overs that India had bowled on Day 1, only nine % of deliveries were hitting the stumps.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS Highlights: Australia seize control as India's top order falters in the WTC final

NEW DELHI: Australia took firm control of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as India's top-order crumbled against their high-quality pace attack in a pressure-filled match at The Oval on Thursday.

The Times of India

Australia take control of WTC final as India contribute to own downfall

Australia reduced India to 151 for five, 318 runs behind, on the second day of the World Test Championship final

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WTC Final: Rohit Sharma marks 50th Test in biggest red-ball game

Apart from early morning media commitments, like the one at 9.15 am London time at the Oval on Tuesday, the other thing that Rohit Sharma loves to hate is the word "talented". It was used liberally to describe his game in his formative years. "I hate that word. Because it…

The Times of India

WTC final | Oval pitch will assist spinners, a good venue for India: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar reckons the spin-friendly Oval pitch will make India a confident side going into the World Test Championship final against Australia and their tweakers could become doubly dangerous if they are able to get “that drift” and make the ball talk in the air.

The Hindu

All set for titanic clash in pursuit of Test cricket’s holy grail

India will want to make amends for the inaugural WTC final held at Southampton in 2021 when New Zealand cruised home by eight wickets in a rain-affected encounter. Australia stands in the way this time around, as India takes another shot at redemption.

The Hindu

WTC Final: Injury scare for India as skipper Rohit Sharma hit on left thumb during net session

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, there is an injury concern for Team India as their captain, Rohit Sharma, sustained an injury to his left thumb while batting during a net session in London.

The Times of India

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WTC Final: India face Australia in quest to end ICC title drought

NEW DELHI: To end their decade-long global trophy drought, the Indian team will need a perfect blend of skills and temperament when they take on an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting at The Ova on Wednesday.

The Times of India

WTC Final: Can Team India's 'old' middle order play the new-age game?

India's Test middle-order batting, in recent times, has hinged on a counter-attacking style by Pant, Iyer and Jadeja. With Pant and Iyer missing, it's up to Pujara, Kohli and Rahane to up the tempo and set the tone...

The Times of India

WTC: Take a look at top performers who took India to finals

India will be eyeing their first-ever ICC World Test Championship title when they lock horns with the mighty Australians in the final from June 7 onwards at The Oval, which also marks their second successive final in the tournament. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

WTC Final: Ajinkya Rahane stands at crossroads in his comeback Test

LONDON: Ajinkya Rahane prepares to make his return to red-ball cricket for India after a hiatus of 18 months, with the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval commencing on June 7.

The Times of India

WTC Final: Time to reformat for Team India

The endless grind of franchise T20s international cricket is now reality, meaning India's players have to stay fit adjust quickly, in just a few nets sessions, to play a Test in England on the heels of the IPL...

The Times of India

Understand conditions, don't pick WTC XI with pre-determined mindset: MSK Prasad cautions Team India

NEW DELHI: India paid a heavy price for going in with a pre-determined mindset -- opting for two spinners in the last World Test Championship Final-- losing the marquee contest to New Zealand a couple of years back.

The Times of India

Australia need to be wary of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli in WTC final: Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting believes that in order to overcome India's challenge in the upcoming World Test Championship final at The Oval next week, Australia need to be wary of the formidable duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

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Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Indian batters: Gavaskar ahead of WTC final

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday reckoned Cheteshwar Pujara could provide valuable insights to his Indian teammates ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, having played extensively in the English County Championship.

The Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Team India in WTC final: Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that Cheteshwar Pujara's extensive experience playing in the English County Championship could offer valuable insights to his Team India teammates ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.

The Times of India

It will be a big challenge for India to come out of T20 mould and play WTC final: Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: The Indian players will face their biggest challenge in transitioning from the fast-paced IPL T20 format to the longer format of the game when they compete against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final next week, feels legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.

The Hindu

Individuals showed a lot of character to reach successive WTC finals: Rohit

Captain Rohit Sharma feels all individuals showed a lot of character and stepped up when needed to take India to the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive time

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'Different individuals stepped up': Rohit Sharma on India reaching successive WTC Finals

Rohit Sharma will soon switch focus from leading Mumbai Indians in the IPL to captaining India for the all-important World Test Championship final against Australia, trying to erase the memory of losing the WTC final against New Zealand in 2021 and become Test world champions for the first time.

The Hindu

Individuals showed a lot of character to reach successive WTC finals: Rohit Sharma

Captain Rohit Sharma feels all individuals showed a lot of character and stepped up when needed to take India to the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive time

The Hindu

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

Former head coach Ravi Shastri feels that the Indian team should play to its strength and include both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven against Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final at the Oval, next month.

AAP

Steve Smith outshines Labuschagne in county clash

The first county battle of Australia's batting superstars has been won hands down by Steve Smith as Marnus Labuschagne fell cheaply to an English Ashes rival.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket’s long-form stories offer something IPL just can’t match

Memories are made down by a county ground sightscreen, not the never-ending schedule of T20 leagues around the world

The Independent UK

Steve Smith’s debut Championship innings overshadowed by Cheteshwar Pujara ton

The former Australia captain fell for 30 while Pujara struck 136.

The Independent UK

Steve Smith out for 30 on Sussex debut as captain Cheteshwar Pujara shines again

Pujara made 136 as Sussex were dismissed for 373 by Worcestershire.

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