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India vs Australia WTC Final: Aussies get Head start against India on Day 1

Wayward bowling lets Rohit Co. down as a blazing ton from Travis Head helps Australia recover from 76-3 to position of strength on Day 1 of the WTC Final; Smith too on cusp of another century

The Times of India

WTC Final: Love batting under shadow of Steve Smith, says Travis Head

NEW DELHI: Australia's star batsman Travis Head thrives on batting alongside Test stalwart Steve Smith, as it brings out his best performances on the field. Head's remarkable innings of 146 not out off 156 balls during the first day of the World Test Championship final against India placed Australia in…

The Times of India

WTC Final: Not picking R Ashwin was purely based on conditions, says bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

NEW DELHI: India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Wednesday said the decision to exclude premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from the World Test Championship final against Australia was solely influenced by the prevailing conditions.

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Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final

Travis Head has laid down a marker ahead of the Ashes, proving he has the game to work in England with a blazing century to help Australia to 3-327 on day

The New Daily

WTC Final 2023: Head and Smith run India ragged with huge stand on Day 1

A tenacious Australian batting line-up made the most of the miss, moving to a comfortable 327 for three at the end of the first day of the ICC World Test Championship final here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword

When Travis Head arrived at the Oval crease, his side were in a precarious position – now they will enter day two well in charge

The Guardian - UK

Travis Head’s fluent 146 not out against India turns WTC final Australia’s way

Australia scored 327 for three on the first day of the World Test Championship final against India with Travis Head compiling a superb 146 not out

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World Test Championship final: Travis Head century puts Australia in command against India

Baggy Greens lay down marker in final Ashes warm-up

Evening Standard

Travis Head lays down Ashes marker with blistering century against India

Head was the standout performer as the Baggy Greens racked up 327 for three.

The Independent UK

Travis Head hits quickfire 60 to give Australia momentum in WTC against India

Head was at his counter-punching best, reeling off 10 boundaries in 75 balls to push the pressure back on to the Indian attack.

The Independent UK

Travis Head and Steve Smith steady ship for Australia in WTC final

David Warner delivered an early statement before falling for 43 before lunch, with Australia 2-73 in the World Test Championship final.

The New Daily

David Warner out for 43 just before lunch on day one of World Test Championship

Australia reached 73 for two against India by the first interval at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK

WTC Final: Rohit Sharma marks 50th Test in biggest red-ball game

Apart from early morning media commitments, like the one at 9.15 am London time at the Oval on Tuesday, the other thing that Rohit Sharma loves to hate is the word "talented". It was used liberally to describe his game in his formative years. "I hate that word. Because it…

The Times of India

All set for titanic clash in pursuit of Test cricket’s holy grail

India will want to make amends for the inaugural WTC final held at Southampton in 2021 when New Zealand cruised home by eight wickets in a rain-affected encounter. Australia stands in the way this time around, as India takes another shot at redemption.

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WTC Final: India face Australia in quest to end ICC title drought

NEW DELHI: To end their decade-long global trophy drought, the Indian team will need a perfect blend of skills and temperament when they take on an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting at The Ova on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Slightly concerned about future of Test cricket: Smith ahead of WTC final

Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

WTC final nets | India brace for Starc threat, remain undecided between Kishan and Bharat

The Indians are taking the Mitchell Starc threat very seriously and if one goes by their second training session at The Oval ahead of the World Test Championship final, they are yet to decide between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat as their wicket-keeping choice.

The Times of India

India remain undecided between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat ahead of WTC final

LONDON: The Indians are taking the Mitchell Starc threat very seriously and if one goes by their second training session at The Oval ahead of the World Test Championship final, they are yet to decide between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat as their wicket-keeping choice.

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Australia favourites on paper but Indian players have edge in terms of match fitness: Shastri

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy Oval track but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting feel that the Indians are better prepared for the World Test Championship final beginning Wednesday with IPL game-time under their belt.

The Times of India

WTC Final: Can Team India play both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja?

It’s ironic that the last time two of India’s champion cricketers and spin-bowling allrounders, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, featured in an overseas Test XI was in the 2021 World Test Championship final vs New Zealand at Ageas Bowl, Southampton from June 18-23.

The Times of India

Australia need to be wary of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli in WTC final: Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting believes that in order to overcome India's challenge in the upcoming World Test Championship final at The Oval next week, Australia need to be wary of the formidable duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

The Times of India

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final: Gujarat Titans hope to gatecrash MSD party

Gujarat Titans and CSK seem to be evenly matched going into IPL summit clash today

The Times of India

Chennai Super Kings better prepared for IPL final compared to past: Stephen Fleming

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday expressed his confidence ahead of the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans, stating that this time they are better equipped than ever before. Fleming also acknowledged that CSK's performance was affected by the prevailing conditions in the past.

The Times of India

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final: No clear favourites as Chennai Super Kings vie for supremacy against Gujarat Titans

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for an enthralling battle between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and the young and talented Shubman Gill representing the Gujarat Titans in the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The Hindu

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

Former head coach Ravi Shastri feels that the Indian team should play to its strength and include both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven against Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final at the Oval, next month.

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