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The World Test Championship table has a new disruptor — and it is not India

Bangladesh has climbed to fifth in the World Test Championship rankings, surpassing India who have dropped to sixth. This shift occurred after Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 series victory over Pakistan at home. India, having not played a WTC match this year, now sits above only Pakistan among Asian teams.

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Why is Shukri Conrad getting more out of the Proteas than any other coach?

There was a clamour for Shukri Conrad to take over white-ball coaching duties for the Proteas after steering South Africa to the final of the World Test Championship. Cricket South Africa duly obliged, appointing Conrad as the all-format head coach in May 2025.

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ICC ready to back WTC four-day Tests in boost for smaller nations

The ICC is ready to sanction four-day Tests in the World Test Championship to help smaller nations to play more games and longer series

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Photos capture South Africa's emotional WTC final victory over Australia at Lord's

South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord's.

The Independent UK

ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing

MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia

The Guardian - UK

Australia have three options for Test opening spot

After just two Tests, Josh Inglis could open in the World Test Championship final after being thrown into the mix to partner Usman Khawaja.

AAP

India set for bid to stage World Test Championship final in 2027

India want to stage the final of the World Test Championship in 2027 with a formal proposal to be made to the International Cricket Council this summer

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Wisden calls World Test Championship a ‘shambles’ and makes case for reform

Wisden has trained its sights on the International Cricket Council and called the World Test Championship a ‘shambles masquerading as a showpiece’

The Guardian - UK

ICC set to delay controversial decision over creation of two-tier Test cricket

The World Test Championship is set to continue in a single-league format but plans for two divisions could return to the ICC’s agenda for the 2027-2029 cycle

The Guardian - UK

Ankle pain, personal views behind Starc's withdrawal

Mitchell Starc's decision to skip the Champions Trophy was about prioritising the World Test Championship final, while "personal views" also played a part.

AAP

Two-tier Test format likely before India's tour of England: Report

NEW DELHI: The present format will be discontinued after Australia plays South Africa in the World Test Championship final. It will be reintroduced as a two-tier system prior to India's trip of England later this summer.

The Times of India

Australia aim for World Test Championship glory after Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory against India

Australia defeated India by six wickets in the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday, securing their spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa. This victory also marked Australia's first series win against India in a decade. The WTC final will be held at Lord's in June.

The Times of India

'Greatest ever', 'Defining moment of Cummins era': How Australian media celebrated the team's triumph over India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: An out-of-sorts Indian team succumbed to a six-wicket loss in the fifth and final Test, handing Australia a 3-1 series victory and reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade. This defeat, coupled with India's inability to make the World Test Championship final, underscores a period of transition fraught…

The Times of India

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India.

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The Times of India

South Africa book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan, India's chances slim further

South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after beating Pakistan in the first of two-match Test series. The Proteas chased down the seemingly modest 148-run target in thrilling fashion, winning by two wickets on the fourth day.

The Times of India

WTC standings without point deductions: What the points table would look like without penalties?

England and New Zealand have received over-rate penalties in the World Test Championship following their match in Christchurch. Both teams had points deducted and were fined.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes asks for clarity on over-rate penalties: 'We would like more communication with the ICC'

England Test captain Ben Stokes voiced his concerns regarding the International Cricket Council's communication with players about over-rate penalties. He believes the ICC should review its over-rate regulations for the World Test Championship.

The Times of India

Watch: Former cricketers discuss World Test Championship final duration

NEW DELHI: India have made it to the World Test Championship finals twice and both times have tasted defeat - first against New Zealand in 2021, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and then against Australia in 2023 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.

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The Times of India

Why Team India is focused on winning Australia series while ignoring WTC permutations

NEW DELHI: Head coach Gautam Gambhir stated on Monday that India's players will not be sidetracked by the competition to advance to the World Test Championship (WTC) final and that their only goal for the next two months is to win the five-match series in Australia.

The Times of India

Exclusive | Ex-Pakistan cricketer's bold advice for Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Following India's recent loss to New Zealand and their drop to second place in the World Test Championship, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has weighed in on the team's challenges.

The Times of India

Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 'Ajit Agarkar should right now tell Rohit Sharma that...'

The possibility of Rohit Shama's unavailability for the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia because of personal reasons is not the ideal situation for the Indian team whose hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) are in jeopardy after the whitewash at home against…

The Times of India

We're seeing more results due to WTC points: Tom Latham

MUMBAI: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said on Thursday that the World Test Championship has given a context to Tests because of which we are seeing more result-oriented games. While New Zealand have sealed the series 2-0, the 12 points that teams will earn if they go on to win…

The Times of India

'This is a big one!' Pat Cummins itching to beat India and reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy

Pat Cummins has had the privilege of winning the Ashes, the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup as Australia captain; but a Test series win over India remains missing from his impressive CV, and the 31-year-old pacer wants to fill that void by beating India in the upcoming…

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh Tests: It's one-sided on paper, but what does the form guide say

NEW DELHI: India batting legend Rahil Dravid's last instruction as head coach to modern day great Virat Kohli was to complete his trophy cabinet. In his last dressing room talk, Dravid told Kohli, "one red to go, tick it." Dravid was talking about the World Test Championship (WTC), a trophy…

The Times of India

Why Rohit Sharma has been India's best batsman in World Test Championship since 2019

Rohit Sharma is all geared up to lead India once again when the team resumes the last leg of its journey in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), which will see the Indian team playing 10 Tests over the next four months.

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