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
Australia remain on top in World Test Championship final despite missed chances India were bowled out for 296 and Australia extended their lead to 196 by tea on day three The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
India cuts its first innings deficit to 173 as Australia gets careless Australia overcame a morning of sloppiness to bowl India out for 296 and take a 173-run first-innings lead in the WTC final. The New Daily · Jun 9, 2023
WTC Final | Australia ends Day 3 at 123/4, extends lead to 296 runs against India At lunch, India were somehow holding on due to heroic efforts of Rahane and Shardul Thakur on day 3 of the WTC final. The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023
WTC Final: Rahane, Thakur take India to 260/6 at lunch on Day 3 NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane showcased tremendous skill and bravery in his comeback game to take India to 260 for 6 at lunch on Day 3 during the World Test Championship final against Australia on Friday. Despite a challenging Australian pace attack, Rahane remained unbeaten on 89 off 122 deliveries at… The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023
Wicket off a no-ball and three dropped catches – Australia give India hope India are 260 for six at lunch, a deficit of 209. The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
WTC Final: Australia pacers dismantle top-order to leave India reeling at 151-5 at stumps on Day 2 At the start of play on Day Two of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval on Thursday, the broadcasters put up a revealing graphic. Of the 85 overs that India had bowled on Day 1, only nine % of deliveries were hitting the stumps. The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023
Scott Boland, Australia’s English-style bowler, fires Ashes warning after seamless transition Australia have an English-style bowler ready to cause havoc in the Ashes The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
World Test Championship final: India in trouble as late Ravindra Jadeja wicket cements Australia dominance India trail Australia by 318 with only five first-innings wicket in hand Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023
IND vs AUS Highlights: Australia seize control as India's top order falters in the WTC final NEW DELHI: Australia took firm control of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as India's top-order crumbled against their high-quality pace attack in a pressure-filled match at The Oval on Thursday. The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
India struggle for runs as Australia gain upper hand in World Test Championship By stumps on day two India were 318 behind on 151 for five. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
India lose openers cheaply as Australia build on Steve Smith ton in WTC final India were 37 for two at tea after Australia were bowled out for 469. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
WTC Final Day 1 | Australia 327/3 at stumps against India Match report of the first day of World Test Championship final between India and Australia on June 7, 2023 The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: No Hazlewood, but India face Boland challenge Even as they must have heaved a sigh of relief with ace pacer Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the WTC final, India must remain wary of his replacement Scott Boland. The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023 Reward or redemption? World Test Championship final looks entirely different for Australia and India While the two nations face off at The Oval, cricket fans will also be wondering about the future of the fixture
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Pat Cummins has no plans to rest as Australia captain targets every Ashes Test All five matches take place in a period lasting just over six weeks.
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023 Australian pace bowler Scott Boland to play against India in WTC final Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed fellow fast bowler Scott Boland will play the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval on June 7
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Scott Boland edges Michael Neser for place in Australia XI for WTC against India Josh Hazlewood’s side injury left Boland and Neser fighting for the final pace attack spot, and captain Pat Cummins did not leave the pair waiting.
The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023 India vs Australia: Where the WTC final will be won or lost India dominated the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at home against Australia, riding on some spectacular performances from spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who collectively picked up 47 wickets. The World Test Championship final at the Oval, beginning on Wednesday, will however be a different ball game.
The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023 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 New Daily · Jun 4, 2023 All eyes on Josh Hazlewood as Australia readies for WTC decider with India Josh Hazlewood's hopes of playing in the WRC final is up in the air as Australia evaluates how the seamer pulls up from a lengthy workout
The Times of India · May 29, 2023 Australia confirm squad for World Test Championship final against India, Josh Hazlewood stays in Cricket Australia has confirmed its squad for the World Test Championship final against India, with fast bowler Josh Hazlewood tiding over injury concerns to stay in the 15-man list.
AAP · May 19, 2023 Boland has Broad plan to combat 'Bazball' in Ashes Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Michael Neser claims county cricket hat-trick for Glamorgan in timely reminder for Ashes selectors Having missed out on selection in the initial squad for the Ashes, Michael Neser puts on a swing bowling masterclass to claim a hat-trick for Glamorgan. Watch the footage here.