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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.

The Times of India

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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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'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.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

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.

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New Zealand docked three WTC points for slow-over rate, slip to fifth in standings

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's World Test Championship Final hopes faced a setback on Tuesday as they received a three-point penalty for slow over-rate in their match against England, resulting in a slide in the standings, according to ICC.

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England and New Zealand lose World Test Championship points for slow over rates

Respective captains Ben Stokes and Tom Latham pleaded guilty to the offence.

The Independent UK

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

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Rishabh Pant becomes third wicket-keeper to achieve this big feat in World Test Championship history

NEW DELHI: Star Indian player Rishabh Pant on Saturday joined an exclusive club, becoming the third wicket-keeper in World Test Championship (WTC) history to complete 100 dismissals.

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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.

The Times of India

How have Australia fared so far in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle

NEW DELHI: Looking to secure a back-to-back World Test Championship final berth, reigning champions Australia collide with powerhouse India in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy that commenced from November 22 in Perth.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS, Perth Weather and Pitch Report: How will 'unseasonal' rain affect the 1st Test?

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With both teams vying for crucial points to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, the opening match is set to be a pivotal…

The Times of India

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee set to retire

New Zealand's bowling great Tim Southee has announced his retirement plans and will bow out from the red-ball format after his team's ongoing World Test Championship (2023-25) campaign.

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

Road to WTC Final: What Team India must do in Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia

NEW DELHI: Following Team India's embarissing home series defeat to New Zealand on Sunday, Rohit Sharma's men relinquished their leading position in the World Test Championship standings, moving to second place.

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