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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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Rohit Sharma focuses on third Test after series defeat: 'No post-mortem, lessons from New Zealand, WTC final not a priority'

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma urged his team to focus on the upcoming third Test rather than dwell on their shock series defeat to New Zealand. The Kiwis claimed a historic 113-run victory in Pune on Saturday, snapping India's 12-year unbeaten home Test series streak and securing their first-ever…

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Record Alert! Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship

NEW DELHI: India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in the record books on Thursday, becoming the leading wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). During the second Test against New Zealand at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Ashwin took two crucial wickets in the morning session,…

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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…

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India vs New Zealand, Bengaluru weather forecast: First Test faces rain threat

The first Test between India and New Zealand beginning at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday may be reduced to a stop-start affair by the inclement weather that is likely to keep the ground staff on their toes.

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EXPLAINED: Why Mohammed Shami didn't make India's Test squad for New Zealand series

NEW DELHI: The Indian selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, with some notable changes. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami has been omitted from the team, while Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain.

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Pakistan drop to bottom of WTC standings after crushing defeat against England

Pakistan's hopes in the World Test Championship (WTC) took a massive hit as they dropped to the bottom of the standings following a crushing defeat against England in Multan on Friday. Despite scoring an impressive 556 in their first innings, Pakistan succumbed to an innings-and-47-run loss, marking a historic collapse…

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Virat Kohli says rivalry against Australia was intense at the start, but now it has...

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli feels that the fierce rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved over the years.

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Virat Kohli's Bengali-language skills wow fans

Virat Kohli made the day for Mehidy Hasan Miraz and won the hearts of his fans once again with a heartwarming gesture off the field, when he accepted a gift from the Bangladesh all-rounder and thanked in Bengali language.

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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

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India wallop Bangladesh by 7 wickets, clinch series 2-0 and extend lead in WTC standings

India pummelled Bangladesh to win the second Test and sweep the series 2-0 in Kanpur. The 7-wicket win increased their lead in WTC standings

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'One of the best...': India fielding coach T Dilip lauds Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch at gully, praises Virat Kohli's intensity in the field

NEW DELHI: India, fresh off a dominating 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first of the two-match Test series, are now gearing up for the second match in Kanpur. This victory has solidified their top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

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WTC standings after Chennai Test: India increase lead over Australia, Bangladesh drop to sixth

NEW DELHI: India kicked off their long 10-match Test season in style with a commanding win against Bangladesh in Chennai on Sunday.

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Why Marnus Labuschagne considers his battles with Mohammed Siraj special

Marnus Labuschagne is gearing up for another battle against the Indian pace attack on his home soil when Jasprit Bumrah Co run in to bowl against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy later this year. But one special battle Labuschagne is looking forward to is against paceman Mohammed Siraj.

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This Indian batsman is giving Australia sleepless nights ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy

India's 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will culminate with the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, and it seems the hosts are already preparing for one of India's young batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who they think is a future super star.

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Why Rohit Sharma has been India's best batsman in World Test Championship since 2019

Rohit Sharma is all geared up to lead India once again when the team resumes the last leg of its journey in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), which will see the Indian team playing 10 Tests over the next four months.

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Unique record loading: If India beat Bangladesh in first Test...

India will enter the home straight in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with the two-Test series in their backyard against Bangladesh, hoping to retain their current number one position in the WTC table by the time the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia ends in January next year.

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EXPLAINED: What India need to do in next 10 Tests to qualify for World Test Championship final

A busy home and away Test run is lined up for India, starting with the Test series at home against Bangladesh and concluding with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled to begin on June 11 next year at the Lord's Cricket Ground in…

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EXPLAINED: How Pakistan can qualify for WTC 2025 Final after suffering humiliating series loss vs Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test of the two-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (September 3). The Shan Masood-led side, which had already lost the series opener by 10 wickets at the same venue, needed a victory to level the series. However,…

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Pakistan drop to eighth in World Test Championship standings after loss to Bangladesh and over rate penalty

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team has fallen to eighth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh and an over rate penalty in the first Test of the series in Rawalpindi.

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India has leadership role to play for Test cricket to thrive: CWI CEO Johnny Grave

NEW DELHI: Powerhouse India has a "leadership role to play" in making sure the five-day format not only lives but flourishes in smaller areas like the West Indies, according to CEO Johnny Grave, who expressed this to PTI. Test cricket is still in jeopardy.

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World Test Championship | India consolidates top spot after 4-1 series win over England

India's Rohit Sharma-led team dominates World Test Championship rankings with a 4-1 series win over England.

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India consolidate top spot in WTC standings with England mauling in Dharamsala

NEW DELHI: As India hammered England by an innings and 64 runs inside three days in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala, Rohit Sharma and co. further consolidated their position at the top of the World Test Championship table on Saturday.

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Former cricketer slams R Ashwin ahead of 100th Test match, says 'he cut my calls and didn't reply to message'

NEW DELHI: India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be eyeing a memorable outing in his landmark 100th Test when India face England in the fifth and final Test match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. India have already secured an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the ongoing series.

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'We want to win...': Ben Stokes focused on World Test Championship points despite series loss

NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes is focusing on the crucial ICC World Test Championship points, despite losing the series, ahead of the fifth and final Test against India.

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