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It will be a big challenge for India to come out of T20 mould and play WTC final: Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: The Indian players will face their biggest challenge in transitioning from the fast-paced IPL T20 format to the longer format of the game when they compete against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final next week, feels legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.

The Times of India

We can talk about not playing warm-up game ahead of WTC final only in hindsight: Alex Carey

LONDON: Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is confident about his team's preparations for next month's World Test Championship final and said the decision of not playing a warm-up game ahead of the summit clash can only be talked about in hindsight.

The Times of India

World Test Championship final | Hard to see past Kohli: Hussey on India's key players

Michael Hussey feels it is “hard to see past Virat Kohli” if India are to win the World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval in London from June 7. Besides Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma will be key to India’s chances in the WTC final, the former Australia batter…

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BCCI unveils Team India's new training kit ahead of World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: Team India on Thursday revealed their new training kit as they kick-started their preparations for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in England.

The Times of India

Michael Neser could be in scheme of things for WTC final and Ashes: Australia coach Andrew McDonald

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Andrew McDonald is impressed with the batting performance of all-rounder Michael Neser in county cricket and believes the 33-year-old could be in the scheme of things if someone in the touring party for the World Test Championship final and Ashes gets injured.

The Times of India

Individuals showed a lot of character to reach successive WTC finals: Rohit Sharma

Captain Rohit Sharma feels all individuals showed a lot of character and stepped up when needed to take India to the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive time

The Hindu

India should play both Ashwin and Jadeja in WTC Final: Ravi Shastri

NEW DELHI: Former head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Indian team should play to its strengths and include both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval.

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Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final "fraught with danger", says Allan Border

Questioning Australia’s decision to not play any warm-up games ahead of the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes series, former captain Allan Border said the move is “fraught with danger”.

The Hindu

Josh Hazlewood 'fit and available' for WTC final against India, Ashes

NEW DELHI: Australia's seasoned pacer Josh Hazlewood was on Monday declared fit and available for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the following Ashes series against arch-rivals England.

The Times of India

WTC Final: Injuries to Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant will affect India, says Ian Chappell

NEW DELHI: Ian Chappell believes that Australia's formidable pace attack will provide them with an advantage in the upcoming World Test Championship final against India, particularly in English conditions.

The Times of India

WTC Final: India's Test players better off playing IPL than resting, says Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: There's has been general apprehension about India's preparations for the World Test Championship final at the Oval in London.

The Times of India

Fans deserve to see a good match with a result: Ponting on India-Australia WTC final

England's bid to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) may have fallen short, but their bold and entertaining playing style, dubbed 'Bazball,' has left a lasting impression on cricket legend Ricky Ponting. As India and Australia prepare to clash in the one-off WTC final at the Oval…

The Times of India

Fans deserves to see a good match with a result: Ponting on India-Australia WTC final

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Ex-coach Darren Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

SYDNEY: Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has expressed serious reservations over his country not playing tour matches ahead of the World Test Championship final against India and the gruelling Ashes, saying the decision was fraught with risks.

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Ishan Kishan replaces KL Rahul for WTC final

MUMBAI: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was on Monday named as the injured KL Rahul's replacement in India's squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in June. Rahul, who had been captaining the Lucknow Super Giants, was ruled out of the rest of the IPL and…

The Times of India

Ishan Kishan named injured KL Rahul’s replacement in India's WTC final squad

NEW DELHI: Young wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been named injured KL Rahul's replacement in India's World Test Championship (WTC) final squad by the All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday.

The Times of India

I am keen to play with Cheteshwar Pujara: Steve Smith

NEW DELHI: Star batsmen Steve Smith and Cheteshwar Pujara are set to share the same XI when they turn up for the same side - Sussex - ahead of the WTC final. Smith is excited about his making his County debut and "learning more about" Pujara.

The Times of India

KL Rahul, Jaydev Unadkat injuries give Team India a scare for WTC final

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team think tank has a lot to ponder after their two key players of the World Test Championship (WTC) final squad got injured in a span of two days, giving them a big scare ahead of the high-profile final against Australia slated to be held…

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WTC Final: Cheteshwar Pujara reveals County plans for Steve Smith

NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara will not only be preparing for the ICC World Test Championship final in June by playing for English county side Sussex over the next month but will also try to pick the brains of Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith.

The Hindu

WTC final | Once Iyer was injured, you had to look in Rahane's direction, says Ravi Shastri

WTC final | Once Shreyas Iyer was injured, you had to look in Ajinkya Rahane’s direction, says Ravi Shastri

The Times of India

Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan standbys for WTC Final

MUMBAI: Standby cricketers have become vital these days for international tours and so the faithful were curious to know the standbys for the ICC WTC Final against Australia at The Oval in South London from June 7 to 11.

The Independent UK

David Warner could return after injury for Australia at WTC

The batsman had previously flown home after injury

The Times of India

World Test Championship 2021-23 points table

For the second straight time Team India have made the cut for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

The Times of India

Rahul Dravid: Playing WTC final right after IPL is going to be a challenge

NEW DELHI: Head coach Rahul Dravid on Monday made it clear that playing the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, soon after the conclusion of IPL, is going to be a big challenge for the Indian team.

The Times of India

Ashes: Ricky Ponting predicts surprise inclusions in Australia squad

NEW DELHI: The spin-friendly tracks in India had prompted Australia to pick a squad suited to the sub-continent's conditions, but former captain Ricky Ponting foresees some surprise inclusions in the Australian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes in England from the one that is currently…

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