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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.

The Times of India

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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.

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.

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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…

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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.

The Times of India

World Test Championship Points Table: India drop to second as Australia claim top spot

NEW DELHI: India's dreams of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final were severely dented after New Zealand handed them a historic 0-3 series whitewash at home. It was their first-ever series loss in such a manner on home soil, as India lost the third Test by 25…

The Times of India

Coach Andrew McDonald mindful of 'future-proofing' ageing Australian cricket team

Besides the upcoming challenge at home against India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and a tough last stretch expected in the race to qualify for the World Test Championship final, Australia coach Andrew McDonald is aware of the fact that the current ODI and Test world champions will soon hit…

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3rd Test: Whitewash, WTC points on New Zealand's mind with India on the back foot

With a historic series win in the bag, New Zealand now look to further assert themselves by winning the third Test in Mumbai, beginning Friday, and turn their unassailable 2-0 lead into a clean sweep to continue their climb in the World Test Championship (WTC) table.

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Race to the WTC Final: What India, Australia, New Zealand, others need to secure a spot

NEW DELHI: The ICC World Test Championship standings are becoming increasingly competitive, with only a 15% gap separating the top two teams, India and Australia.

The Times of India

How Pakistan are still in the WTC final race

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year remain alive, though their path is steep and relies heavily on results going their way.

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Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship

The India all-rounder picked up crucial wickets of Tom Latham and Will Young in the first session of Day 1 to grab the top spot in World Test Championship: Read further on Dynamite News:

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India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: With hosts under pressure, pitch takes centrestage again

PUNE: 'Home advantage' seems to be the rallying call ahead of the second India-New Zealand Test starting here from Thursday. Already trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, India need a win, not just in a bid to clinch the series but also to keep them in the hunt for a…

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'World Test Championship mei India vs Pakistan bhi hona chahiye' - says Basit Ali

The 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is in its home stretch, with India and Australia the frontrunners for a repeat of the last WTC final, which Australia won. Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali also feels it will be an India vs Australia final once again next year, but has…

The Times of India

IND vs NZ: How Bengaluru rain hurts India in race to qualify for WTC 2025 final

As persistent rain washed out the opening session of the first Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday at Bengaluru, it happened with the hosts' ambition of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final being affected.

The Times of India

India vs New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra stresses the need to negate Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja

BENGALURU: Back in 2021, they were the first World Test Championship winners. One of the highlights of that 2019-21 cycle was New Zealand's consistency. A trait which has been missing from the Black Caps' campaign this season.

The Times of India

2nd Test: How India beat the odds to boost World Test Championship campaign

India assert absolute home dominance; race past rain, time to beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets and complete 2-0 series sweep

The Times of India

WTC Points Table 2025: How India can qualify for the final following Bangladesh Test series win

India gave their quest to play the World Test Championship (WTC) final for a third straight edition a massive boost with a convincing win against Bangladesh in Kanpur

The Times of India

India smash fastest team fifty in Test cricket history

NEW DELHI: Chasing valuable World Test Championship points, openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal were on a mission when they walked out to open the Indian first innings in the second session on Day 4 in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Monday.

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