EXPLAINED: 26 | Vintage Vibes

Steve Smith holds fond memories of Edgbaston as he prepares for Ashes battle

Smith made centuries in both innings last time.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Australian batting trio makes history before start of Ashes

Australia will enter the Ashes with the world’s best three batsmen, after becoming the first side in four decades to top the ICC rankings.

The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023

Rahane, Shardul rise in ICC Test rankings; Ashwin maintains top spot among bowlers

India’s comeback man Ajinkya Rahane on June 14 climbed to the 37th position while Shardul Thakur rose to 94th among batters, even as Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his top spot among Test bowlers despite not featuring in the World Test Championship final.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

WTC Final: Rahane, Thakur, Jadeja lead India's rally, but Aussies still in command

Australia lead by 296 with 6 wickets left

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2023

Marnus Labuschagne admits ‘hands just about hanging on’ after bruising Oval test

Australia remain in control of the World Test Championship final against India after day three.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

WTC final: Australia look set to begin Ashes as world Test champions with win over India in sight

Baggy Greens stretch lead to 296 despite profligacy in the field

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023

Labuschagne and Smith keep Australia in control of final after India fightback

Australia lead India by 296 runs with six second innings wickets intact after the third day of the World Test Championship at the Kia Oval

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023

Australia on course for world title despite fielding woes against India

India were bowled out 173 runs short of Australia’s first-innings total at the Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

Mohammed Siraj breathes fire, brings Marnus Labuschagne down on his knees

NEW DELHI: Star Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who picked up a four-wicket haul in the first innings, is on a roll as he brought down Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne down on his knees with his sheer pace during the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval in London…

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne nods off during India match before being woken up to bat

Marnus Labuschagne had a sudden wake up call after nodding off on the balcony during the World Test Championship final clash between Australia and India at The Oval

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023