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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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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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'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final

South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.

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South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened

Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day.

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New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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Aussie star speaks on new 'optional' ahead of WTC final

Star batter Travis Head believes a tailored approach to training has helped Australia be in a position to win a second-straight World Test Championship.

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No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's

Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.

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Cricket Australia backs players reluctant to return to India with IPL slated to resume

Tournament to restart amid India-Pakistan ceasefire while leaving Australian players to weigh up how delay affects preparations for WTC final

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India set for bid to stage World Test Championship final in 2027

India want to stage the final of the World Test Championship in 2027 with a formal proposal to be made to the International Cricket Council this summer

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ICC rejects Ben Stokes’ plea for review of over-rate penalties in Tests

Ben Stokes’ plea for changes to the punitive system of over-rate penalties has been rejected by the International Cricket Council

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Pakistan end WTC 2023-25 cycle at rock bottom after shocking loss to West Indies in Multan Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan suffered a crushing 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 254 for victory, Pakistan, despite winning the first Test by 127 runs, crumbled for just 133 in 44 overs.

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'We should make spin tracks for home advantage' - says Pakistan's interim coach Aaqib Javed

Things in Pakistan cricket have started looking up on the field with former pacer and current senior selector trying to turn things around for the team while doubling up as its interim head coach as well. He believes had tracks in some of the previous home Tests in the season…

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'I will never write my team off': AB de Villiers on South Africa's chances in WTC final

NEW DELHI: According to AB de Villiers, South Africa have done well to make it to the WTC final despite going through "so many changes" over the past three to five years, and the criticism directed at them has been unjustified.

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Cameron Green on track to be available for WTC final

Cameron Green is on track to be available for selection in Australia's World Test Championship final against South Africa, playing as a batter-only.

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'We know how to beat Australia': South Africa's Kagiso Rabada on World Test Championship Final

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has disclosed that the team has already started planning for their much-anticipated clash with Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, scheduled for June 11-16, 2025.

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Sunil Gavaskar backs India selectors to take a 'bold decision' for next WTC cycle

NEW DELHI: After the World Test Championship final aspirations were dashed in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar says it won't be a "surprise" if the Indian selectors make a "bold decision" in the forthcoming Test trip of England.

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Did India even deserve to qualify for the World Test Championship final?

NEW DELHI: By losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-3, India did not qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June 2025 at Lord's.

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Australia aim for World Test Championship glory after Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory against India

Australia defeated India by six wickets in the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday, securing their spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa. This victory also marked Australia's first series win against India in a decade. The WTC final will be held at Lord's in June.

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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.

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'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…

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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

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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