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'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's batting woes in BGT: Few individual sparks but otherwise a dud show

The history books have been written: Australia have won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by 3-1 margin. In the process they ended their decade-long drought of the BGT and shut India's ambition of completing a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Icing on the cake? Spot in the World Test Championship final…

The Times of India

Pat Cummins tells what a team needs to do 'to beat a side like India'

NEW DELHI: Pat Cummins led Australia to ODI World Cup final victory against India, World Test Championship final win against India and now under his captaincy, Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. Cummins finished the series at the second spot, taking 25 wickets.

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Team India's report card, Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal top charts

India lost the fifth and deciding Test against Australia in Sydney by six wickets inside three days to lose the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 3-1, which also knocked India out of the qualification race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as Australia sealed that spot.

The Times of India

'Thanks to Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah': Pat Cummins after Australia won Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Australia secured a thrilling six-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India at Sydney, winning the series 3-1 and confirming their spot in the World Test Championship final.

The Times of India

Australia beat India to clinch series victory

The six-wicket victory regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and clinched a place in the World Test Championship final.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life

An unpredictable year ended with Temba Bavuma’s side making the World Test Championship final with a nail-biting win over Pakistan

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IND vs AUS, 4th Test Highlights: India 'collapse' to 184-run defeat at MCG as Australia take 2-1 series lead

NEW DELHI: India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Chasing a record 340-run target, India were all out for…

The Times of India

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finish to enter Test championship final

South Africa seal their place in World Test Championship final with a two-wicket win.

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'Emotional moment for me,' says Temba Bavuma after South Africa make WTC Final

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma described the Proteas’ qualification for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as an emotional moment, following their dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion on Sunday.

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

'Australia ko bhi WTC final ka darr baith gaya hai'

By managing to draw the third Test in Brisbane after a gritty effort by tailenders Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah, India have given themselves the best chance to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and get a foot inside the World Test Championship (WTC) final -- feels former Pakistan batter…

The Times of India

How Pakistan can help India make World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams -- Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord's next year.

The Times of India

How can India still qualify for 2025 WTC Final

NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.

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World Test Championship final scenarios after New Zealand beat England

NEW DELHI: With a three-match Test series between New Zealand and England ending Tuesday, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is coming to a close. Both teams will not be eligible to compete for the title match at Lord's next year.

The Times of India

What if India didn't have Jasprit Bumrah for this Border Gavaskar Trophy

Subtract Jasprit Bumrah from India's squad in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and re-run play from Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Australia could easily have been 2-0 up, requiring just a win in the remaining three Tests to reclaim the BGT and virtually shut the door of the World Test…

The Times of India

From dominance to despair: Analysing Team India's downfall in last five Tests

Team India's Test cricket performance has taken a nosedive. After a hot start to 2024, they've stumbled badly. Four losses in their last five matches, including a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home, have dropped them to third in the World Test Championship standings. Poor batting and inconsistent bowling…

The Times of India

WTC standings scenarios: How India vs Australia 3rd Test could alter World Test Championship

The third Border-Gavaskar Test, a crucial match between India and Australia, begins Saturday at the Gabba. With the series tied at 1-1, the Brisbane Test will likely determine the series victor and the final World Test Championship standings.

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Australia on track for WTC final with South Africa

A clash with South Africa is Australia's most likely opponent for next year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The Times of India

'Mess of our own making': Aakash Chopra on India's challenging situation in race to WTC final

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes India's current situation in the World Test Championship (WTC) final race is a direct consequence of their recent performances, especially the debacle against New Zealand at home.

The Times of India

New No.1 South Africa leave behind Australia, India to spice up race to WTC final

NEW DELHI: South Africa surged to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table on Monday following a resounding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George's Park in Gqeberha. The win also secured a 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas against the visitors.

AAP

Australia return to top of Test championship table

Australia could be in for a World Test Championship final showdown with South Africa next year after Pat Cummins' team returned to the top of the table.

The Times of India

India slip to third in World Test Championship standings after losing Adelaide Test against Australia

India's 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday pushed them down to number three in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, which will decide the two finalists to play in the summit clash next year in June at Lord's.

The Times of India

Alastair Cook proposes alternative to 'confusing' World Test Championship format

Former England captain, Alastair Cook, has expressed his confusion regarding the World Test Championship's format. He shared his thoughts prior to the second Test between New Zealand and England.

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.

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