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WTC Final Day 2 | Australia bags India openers before tea after a first-innings 469 on Day 2 of World Test Championship final

Match report of the second day of World Test Championship final between India and Australia on June 7, 2023

The Hindu

IND vs AUS: Head and Smith fall as India hang on in WTC final

NEW DELHI: India's seam-heavy attack unleashed their prowess on the second day's morning session, taking four crucial wickets to maintain a fighting chance against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Thursday.

The Times of India

WTC Final: Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting slam India's decision to drop R Ashwin

NEW DELHI: The exclusion of premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from the India squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia has drawn criticism from Australian cricket legends Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting.

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India vs Australia WTC Final: Aussies get Head start against India on Day 1

Wayward bowling lets Rohit Co. down as a blazing ton from Travis Head helps Australia recover from 76-3 to position of strength on Day 1 of the WTC Final; Smith too on cusp of another century

The Times of India

WTC Final: Love batting under shadow of Steve Smith, says Travis Head

NEW DELHI: Australia's star batsman Travis Head thrives on batting alongside Test stalwart Steve Smith, as it brings out his best performances on the field. Head's remarkable innings of 146 not out off 156 balls during the first day of the World Test Championship final against India placed Australia in…

The Times of India

WTC Final: Not picking R Ashwin was purely based on conditions, says bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

NEW DELHI: India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Wednesday said the decision to exclude premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from the World Test Championship final against Australia was solely influenced by the prevailing conditions.

The Times of India

Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final

Travis Head has laid down a marker ahead of the Ashes, proving he has the game to work in England with a blazing century to help Australia to 3-327 on day

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WTC Final 2023: Head and Smith run India ragged with huge stand on Day 1

A tenacious Australian batting line-up made the most of the miss, moving to a comfortable 327 for three at the end of the first day of the ICC World Test Championship final here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword

When Travis Head arrived at the Oval crease, his side were in a precarious position – now they will enter day two well in charge

The Guardian - UK

Travis Head’s fluent 146 not out against India turns WTC final Australia’s way

Australia scored 327 for three on the first day of the World Test Championship final against India with Travis Head compiling a superb 146 not out

The Guardian - UK

World Test Championship final: Travis Head century puts Australia in command against India

Baggy Greens lay down marker in final Ashes warm-up

Evening Standard

Travis Head lays down Ashes marker with blistering century against India

Head was the standout performer as the Baggy Greens racked up 327 for three.

The Independent UK

Travis Head hits quickfire 60 to give Australia momentum in WTC against India

Head was at his counter-punching best, reeling off 10 boundaries in 75 balls to push the pressure back on to the Indian attack.

The Independent UK

Travis Head and Steve Smith steady ship for Australia in WTC final

David Warner delivered an early statement before falling for 43 before lunch, with Australia 2-73 in the World Test Championship final.

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The Independent UK

David Warner out for 43 just before lunch on day one of World Test Championship

Australia reached 73 for two against India by the first interval at the Kia Oval.

The Times of India

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 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 Times of India

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.

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Slightly concerned about future of Test cricket: Smith ahead of WTC final

Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

WTC final nets | India brace for Starc threat, remain undecided between Kishan and Bharat

The Indians are taking the Mitchell Starc threat very seriously and if one goes by their second training session at The Oval ahead of the World Test Championship final, they are yet to decide between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat as their wicket-keeping choice.

The Times of India

India remain undecided between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat ahead of WTC final

LONDON: The Indians are taking the Mitchell Starc threat very seriously and if one goes by their second training session at The Oval ahead of the World Test Championship final, they are yet to decide between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat as their wicket-keeping choice.

The Hindu

Australia favourites on paper but Indian players have edge in terms of match fitness: Shastri

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy Oval track but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting feel that the Indians are better prepared for the World Test Championship final beginning Wednesday with IPL game-time under their belt.

The Times of India

WTC Final: Can Team India play both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja?

It’s ironic that the last time two of India’s champion cricketers and spin-bowling allrounders, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, featured in an overseas Test XI was in the 2021 World Test Championship final vs New Zealand at Ageas Bowl, Southampton from June 18-23.

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.

The Times of India

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final: Gujarat Titans hope to gatecrash MSD party

Gujarat Titans and CSK seem to be evenly matched going into IPL summit clash today

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