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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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Kuldeep took break to assess body, not fitness concern: Sairaj Bahutule

Kuldeep Yadav rested during the warm-up game after a heavy workload, which was precautionary. Other spinners like Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja received extended bowling sessions. The team focused on adapting to local conditions and assessing player fitness for the upcoming series. Shubman Gill recovered well after a hand injury…

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Squad, schedule, venues, when and where to watch live streaming

Ind vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad, Date: India and Sri Lanka will play a Test series next month after a nine-year break. Both teams seek World Test Championship points after recent disappointing performances. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Indian squad, boosting team balance and spin options. The series begins…

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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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World Club T20 and shorter ODIs among ICC options in radical overhaul of calendar

The International Cricket Council is reviewing the global calendar with ideas including a World Club Championship and reducing the length of one-day internationals

The Guardian - UK

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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England to face Bangladesh in one-off Test in preparation for Ashes series

Lord’s could stage a Test match between Bangladesh and England in late May as a warm-up before the home series against Australia in 2027

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Economic Times

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

The Guardian - UK

Could a wealth tax work in the UK? A visual guide

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to consider a new levy to help balance the books. We look at her options

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes again voices anger at ICC rules after England’s over rate punishment

England’s points deduction led to them slipping from second to third in the WTC standings.

The Independent UK

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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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.

The Guardian - AU

South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The Proteas are on the brink of a historic victory on the fourth day of the WTC decider at Lord’s. Join James Wallace for updates

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Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

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'Best in years': Captain Cummins ready to tackle WTC

After taking an extended break following Australia's drought-breaking series win against India, Pat Cummins says he has bounced back better than ever.

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The Guardian - UK

Why neutrals should back South Africa against Australia in WTC final

Wealth of Big Three is skewing Test cricket and a big win for Australia at Lord’s would only emphasise this gulf

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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 Times of India

Exclusive: Gautam Gambhir to travel with India 'A' to England

Head coach wants to monitor reserve pool; prepares blueprint for WTC, T20 and ODI WCs

The Times of India

Australia finish marginally behind table-toppers South Africa in World Test Championship points table

Having already secured a place in the top two of the World Test Championship (WTC) table to defend their title in the WTC final this June against South Africa, Australia's 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka couldn't take them to the top of the chart, as they stayed in second…

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Australia chasing rare subcontinent series win

Australia have won only one Test series on the subcontinent in a decade but can begin turning things around this week.

The Times of India

Would like to finish WTC cycle on a winning note: Shan Masood ahead of Windies Tests

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the opening Test against West Indies, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood expressed his team's desire to conclude their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a winning note.

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