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‘Hopefully, not this time’: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner duo don't enjoy conditions again ahead of India series

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expects tough competition from Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The upcoming five-match ODI series will serve as crucial preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Santner believes New Zealand's home conditions will test India's new-look Test squad. He also highlighted the depth of…

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India captain Shubhman Gill puts positive spin on drawn Colombo test

India secured a 1-0 series victory over Sri Lanka after winning the opening test. The team felt disappointed after the second test ended in a draw. Young players like Manav Suthar and Devdutt Padikkal showed promising performances. Shubman Gill acknowledged the team played good cricket for most of the series.…

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Cricket: Sonal Dinusha, backed by the lower order, denies India series-sweeping win in second Test

India were on the hunt for World Test Championship points, but more critically, having enforced the follow-on, they would have believed they had the bowlers to take 10 Sri Lankan wickets. As it turned out, the Day 5 pitch was not quite as dry as anticipated — thanks mainly to…

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Ravindra Jadeja creates history, becomes first Indian to feature in 50 WTC matches

Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by playing his 50th World Test Championship match. This historic achievement occurred during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The veteran all-rounder reached this landmark as India made one change to their playing XI. Saransh Jain made his debut for India, replacing…

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Buoyant India eye series sweep against injury-hit Sri Lanka

India seeks a series sweep against Sri Lanka to improve World Test Championship standings. Victory in Colombo would boost their bid to reach the third WTC final. Devdutt Padikkal's century suggests he is a dependable number three option. Spinner Manav Suthar impressed with ten wickets in the opening test.

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WTC Points Table update after IND vs SL: India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, remain fifth; Australia lead

WTC points table 2026: India secured a significant victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test match. This win keeps their World Test Championship campaign alive for now. Australia leads the standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand. India currently sits in fifth place with a points percentage of…

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India seek Sri Lanka Test series win to revive World Test Championship hopes

A strong showing in Sri Lanka is essential for India to improve its position in the World Test Championship. Captain Shubman Gill stressed the team's determination to reach the championship final. The Indian squad is aiming for dominance, recalling their last victorious sweep against Sri Lanka nine years ago. With…

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Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

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India's Test transition hurt by exit of seniors: Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane believes Test cricket needs more senior players on the team. He stated that the departure of multiple senior players has impacted India's performance. India has experienced recent series losses after key players retired from international cricket. The team is now transitioning with new players and a younger core.…

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Jasprit Bumrah to miss India's Test against Sri Lanka, Auqib Nabi named as replacement

Auqib Nabi earned his first national call-up, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka Test series. He impressed with 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons. Several other players are also sidelined due to various injuries. The Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15th…

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Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

In preparation for the upcoming Test series, Rishabh Pant is honing his skills alongside MS Dhoni in Ranchi. Pant is integral to India's Test lineup, while reports suggest Dhoni could extend his career in a mentorship capacity with Chennai Super Kings, despite stepping back from the game due to injuries.…

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Jasprit Bumrah cleared for Sri Lanka Tests after fitness clearance

Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his impact injury and cleared fitness tests. He is now available for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. India needs a strong performance in these matches for World Test Championship contention. Several other players are currently sidelined with various injuries. The series begins on…

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The Oval to host 2027 World Test Championship final from June 9

The Oval will host the 2027 World Test Championship final. England secured hosting rights for three finals, with the ECB selecting venues. Australia leads the current standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand. Bangladesh and India are also in contention for a final spot. Several crucial series will shape…

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India tour of Sri Lanka: Tests begin August 15 as Shubman Gill leads side in crucial WTC cycle

India is set to face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting August 15, with matches in Galle and Colombo. This tour, part of the World Test Championship, presents a significant challenge for India's new captain Shubman Gill, especially after recent struggles against spin. The series marks India's return to…

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India vs Afghanistan Test: Why India's innings-and-300-run win did not affect WTC standings

India secured a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test. Centuries from Rahul and Gill propelled India to 564, before their bowlers, led by debutant Manav Suthar, dismissed Afghanistan twice for low scores. This win, however, does not impact India's World Test Championship standings as the fixture was…

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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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Partners in time to stir up some sparks among the Ashes

The ever-adventurous Harry Brook and the somewhat more reliable Joe Root took England to 3-211 on day one in Sydney before a storm hit the SCG.

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Times are bleak for Pakistan cricket but Test game offers hope of salvation

Pakistan are suffering in short-form cricket but the World Test Championship and its two-year cycle could work in their favour

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South Africa ‘fear’ nothing as Australia seek WTC revenge

Australia begin white-ball tour of South Africa on Sunday with hosts brimming from World Test Championship final win.

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England to host next three World Test Championship finals

The three World Test Championship finals to date have been held in Southampton, at The Oval and Lord’s

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Marnus Labuschagne axed by Australia after World Test Championship final defeat

Having been promoted to open against South Africa at Lord’s, Labuschagne will miss out in the first Test against the West Indies next week

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South Africa’s cricket team just made history: how the ‘chokers’ became world champions

When Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs at the “home of cricket” (Lord’s Cricket Ground in London) on 14 June, South Africa erupted in celebration. The Proteas had just claimed their first major cricket cup in history. And nothing less than the International Cricket Council World Test Championship at that,…

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The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has opened up on a crucial moment of the World Test Championship final that left him with a dislocated finger.

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Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket

With their World Test Championship win, the Proteas have made a strong case for Tests to gain greater prominence at home

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